Quality Control Assistant Manager

Job Summary This position works to assist the QC Manager in managing all aspects of daily quality control which consists of; daily quality checks, customer claim resolution, lot control, inspection, sorting, and the handling of abnormal and no good product. Ensures that a company wide quality system is in place and adhered to. Also drives the company wide quality improvement program, making the company proactive rather than reactive.

Essential Functions

• Monitors cost of quality and develops strategies to reduce costs.
• Tracking of customer index point.
• Leads or assisting in investigations to determine root causes including issues of customer complaints.
• Provides or determines and implements countermeasures to ensure no recurring defects.
• Provides Quality Training.
• Supervises supplier activities to ensure only quality products are received by YNA.
• Ensures proper lot markings are in place on all YNA parts.
• Provides assistance with Quality Control Circle Activities.
• Prepares information for the Quality Control Manager concerning information regarding weekly and monthly meetings.
• Reviews and approves documentation and processes.

Other Functions

• Interacts with coworkers, customers, and suppliers, and government officials
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Continuously seeks to improve processes and procedures.
• Promotes a safe working environment for all Associates.
• Leads the Quality Control Department when the Quality Control Manager is absent from the plant.

Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Professional Certification or equivalent experience, preferred.

Experience: Three to Five years Quality Control experience in a high-volume machining or production environment, including broad based knowledge of Quality Systems and Quality Control Tools.

Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills, understanding of TQM and Six Sigma methodology, fortitude necessary to enforce quality guidelines.

Working Conditions: The position requires the ability to work in a climate-controlled office and manufacturing facility, walk on concrete floors, lift up to 25 pounds, perform repetitive keystrokes on a continual basis, and occasionally bend, kneel, twist, and reach.