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American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC

Title: Quality Tech Reports To: Site Quality Manager

Department: Quality FLSA Status: Hourly

Pay Band/Salary:

JOB SUMMARY

Assist/support the Quality Engineers by providing production expertise to resolve Quality issues within the production operation. Ensure that the product meets customer’s requirements (both internal and external) at each stage of its manufacturing process, carrying out relevant testing and where necessary take corrective action to rectify non-conformance issues. Report quality issues, data, ensuring the Quality Management System is adhered to at all stages. Inspects and tests incoming parts from supply chain companies and internally produced components/vehicles to meet the quality standards and systems required.

Estimated Salary Range $43,000-51,000

Essential Functions:

+ Carry out product tests and thorough independent final inspection of finished assemblies to defined procedures, formally reporting all defects

+ Responsible for checking, progressing and collating accurate build and inspection records

+ Provide technical support in the areas of tool/fixture inspection, incoming inspection, and Production line Quality support activities

+ Inspect and auditing of all components and all stages of the manufacturing process

+ Investigate any quality issues to identify root cause and raise appropriate corrective action paperwork and ensure issues are addressed and resolved

+ Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the Quality Management system (AS9100/ISO9001)

+ Support regular inspection meetings with representatives from appropriate departments to establish an action plan for improving build quality

+ Attend and report at regular improvement meetings, providing secure preventative actions to external and internal quality related concerns

+ Ensure all products flow through the inspection department

+ Ensure all incidents of non-conformance are recorded

+ Maintain the calibration system, ensuring all equipment is correctly calibrated

+ Assist the Quality Engineer with new product introduction

+ Ability to read and understand drawings to ensure build standard control is maintained on assigned projects. Understanding of GD&T.

+ Carry out internal audits as required

+ Undertake special projects as required

+ Contribute to continuous improvement activities

+ Quality control of work by appropriate reviews

+ Support and participate in process improvement activities

+ Write simple reports and provide information to management

+ Achieve goals within budget

+ Plan projects or subtasks so they may be tracked and presented

+ Be aware and work to achieve the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

+ Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions

+ Undertake continuous training and development

+ Participate in root cause analysis and resolving problems

+ Concur with the approach to be taken to assigned tasks

+ Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies

Supervisory Responsibilities:

+ No Supervisory responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

+ Knowledge and experience working with AS9100D/IATF16949/ISO9001 Standards

+ Laser Tracker/CMM experience and ability to program, analyze data, and generate legible inspection reports

+ Ability to read and understand drawings. Working knowledge of GD&T

+ Capable with Microsoft Office tools – Excel, Word, PowerPoint would be advantageous

+ Understand of lean thinking, using lean tools to improve performance

+ Working knowledge of TeamCenter would be advantageous

+ Problem Solving: Uses root cause analysis tools like 8D, 5 Why, etc.

+ Understanding of Continuous Improvement

+ Good communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills

+ Good analytical and problem-solving skills

+ Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently

+ Must promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across the organization and its external service providers.

+ Must be tactful, diplomatic, and work with integrity, honesty, and respect for others.

+ Customer Oriented: Must display exceptional listening and analytical skills in order to understand customer concerns and needs with the ability to respond promptly and effectively to those needs.

+ High level of self-motivation and standards with the ability to multi-task; balancing "analysis" with "doing". Must be adaptable and able to prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Work on own initiative.

+ The ability to travel to our Slidell, LA site 2-3 weeks per month.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Working knowledge of Solumina, Plex and Teamcenter preferred

Education:

+ Technical certificate/training is advantageous

+ High school diploma or GED with at least 5 years of relevant experience as a quality technician

Experience:

+ 5 or more years of relevant manufacturing experience

+ 5 years relative experience in defense or automotive industry preferred

+ Experience with quality or engineering in a highly regulated industry

Background Prerequisites:

+ Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.

+ All employment at AR is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if the position requires it.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

+ Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

+ Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Occasional travel to Europe may be required

+ Ability to stand for long periods

+ Ability to work overtime as needed