Bossard North America
Job Description
Summary: In support of and under the direction of the Quality Manager, analyze and solve fastener quality problems, prepare inspection plans and instructions, process PPAP documentation, select sampling plan applications, prepare procedures, assist in training inspectors, performs internal and external Quality System audits, analyze quality costs and other quality data, and apply fundamental statistical methods for analysis of process control; contribute to supplier quality improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
· Devise sampling procedures, inspection plans, and control plans in compliance with customer requirements and ensure proper documentation of all pertinent product quality data; utilize statistical tools to analyze data. Support program to ensure the accuracy and precision of all measurement, testing, and analytical equipment and procedures; assist with proficiency testing of Quality personnel.
· Participate in both internal and external corrective and preventive action processes.
· Confer with customers and suppliers regarding product quality problems, conduct analyses, interpret test results, develop nonstandard tests, and consult with outside laboratories for testing. Understand and manage PPAP documentation per AIAG guidelines
· Assist with the development of training material, and assist with training sessions on quality concepts and activities.
· Assist with the development of documented Quality Department processes in compliance with requirements of ISO 17025; assist with the process of accreditation to the ISO 17025 standard at the direction of the Quality Manager.
· Contribute to supplier quality development; support the Bossard Procurement function in the selection, auditing, and development of selected suppliers.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
· Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work, tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
· Continuous Learning – Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
· Contributing to Team Success – Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team towards the completion of goals
· Energy – Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; sustaining long working hours when necessary; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.
· Ethics – Treats people with respect; Upholds organizational values.
· Follow -up– establishing procedures to monitor the results of delegations, assignments, or projects; taking into consideration the skills, knowledge and experience of the assigned individual and characteristics of the assignment or project.
· Managing Work (includes Time Management) – Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
· Quality Orientation – Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
· Safety Awareness – Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety.
· Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills – having achieved a satisfactory level of technical & professional skill or knowledge in position – related areas; keeping up current developments and trends in areas of expertise.
Education and/or Experience
Associates degree (A.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer/System Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of
· Excel, Word
· Outlook/email
Other Skills and Abilities
· Bolt Gauge Knowledge
· ISO Standards
· Read and interpret blueprints including geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level is the work environment is usually moderate.