We are seeking a diligent Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with workmanship practices and procedures, providing coaching & training as required.
This is a hands-on role which can be worked as a 4 or 5 day week. The applicant will need to be available to work onsite in a production environment.
Responsibilities:
1. Monitor compliance to workmanship practices and procedures, providing coaching & training as required. Conduct defect awareness training with Associates.
2. Implement reduced final inspections in manufacturing cells.
3. Identify and champion introduction of technology maintaining minimum OOB
4. Monitor in process scrap, report regularly and work with Engineering to reduce.
5. Manage MRB and make decisions related to disposition of non-conforming product
6. Conduct/lead PFMEA, 5Why root cause analysis.
7. Use knowledge of Six Sigma, Statistical Analysis and Lean principles to investigate and solve problems and improve quality.
8. Drive an effective internal audit system and schedule. Coordinate agency audits and ensure internal practices deliver high levels of compliance to product approval agency requirements, and customer requirements
9. Maintain KPIs.
10. Lead investigation & corrective action of Internal & External complaints / product concerns (IQOS)
11. Maintain and ensure the Quality Manual & Quality Policies of GMIL are cascaded through operations and agree QMS best practices with MSA.
12. Perform 1st article inspections on raw materials/components according to written procedures, specifications/drawings, and processes.
13. Participate directly in new product/technology transfer.
14. Continually seeks to drive improvements in product and process quality.
Requirements:
* Minimum +3 years' experience within a manufacturing environment
* A Degree or equivalent
* Use of problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why and PFMEA.
About This Role:
This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about quality assurance and improvement.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are a results-driven professional who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please apply today.