Quality Control/Specialist III

CoorsTek, Inc.•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•$22 - $25

About The Position

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing. Job Title Quality Control/Specialist III Under limited supervision, assists Engineers in carrying out production-related and inspection jobs; monitor materials quality in the plants and making the required adjustments; maintain and support documentation and records. Through testing, and analyses identifies and reports defects to direct supervisors and engineers. Contribute with Quality improvements. May train other inspectors or specialists Embrace and apply the CORE Quality Blocks (Structured Problem Solving, Process Control Systems, Reliable Quality). Establishes control limits and control charts to ensure quality control standards are not violated. Understands Statistical Process Control and effectively uses and interprets SPC outputs to assure adherence to quality control standards Identify Identifies improvement opportunities and determines best course of action May be assigned to focus Focuses on specific elements, such as auditing, documentation control, and metrology, when necessary Interfaces with customers, suppliers and employees from all levels of the organization · May conduct Conducts visual inspection and measurement tests and communicating communicates required adjustments to appropriate personnel as needed May approve Approves finished products as needed by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for re-work, confirming re-work. Uses judgment and discretion to determine workability of part. Certifying product for shipment to customer. Uses judgment and discretion to determine workability of part. product and Certifying certifies product for shipment to customer Interacts with engineering departments, sales department, and occasionally with customers (as needed) to solve problems Prepares, or presents for approval, various statistical analyses to justify recommendations for changes in methods, tooling, tolerances or inspection, and testing procedures. Identifies, defines, and recommends issues for quality control. · Interprets technical data in mathematical or diagrammatical form. Investigates causes of faulty work, excessive scrap, rework or inspection delays and takes proper corrective action. • May perform Performs complex functions as needed such as (i.e. calculating difficult angles or radii) using complex measuring equipment such as a CMM, Ziess, Smartscope or RAM May be required to write Writes CMM machine programs as needed for the CMM machines. · Assembles cost control and statistical data. · • Acts as a “Go To” person when assisting with procedures, equipment, or technical information as needed Expert in the utilization and interpretation of Statistical Process Control or other computer software to accurately gather and maintain specified records of technical data. Performs computations and plots data in the creation of graphs and charts for the production floor; summarizes data in technical reports presenting to leadership as needed. · Possesses software expertise to accurately gather and maintain technical data records and effectively utilizes and interprets the data using Statistical Process Control Performs computations, and plots data in the creation of to create graphs and charts for the production floor, summarizes data in technical reports and presenting presents to leadership as needed · Conducts internal and external audits and supplier surveys to verify capability and/or compliance · May Adjusts basic hand instruments to calibration standards and assembles equipment as needed · May Uses the calibration recall system to record assigned equipment’s equipment calibration history and status · Understands and meets or exceeds quality standards; seeks to minimize error rate. · Assists and/or performs in any and all areas as assigned. May Work any and all shifts/days as require

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of experience or associate degree with 2 years of experience
5 years of applicable quality process and product inspection experience
Exhibits strong interpersonal and organizational skills with great attention to detail
Possesses excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrates proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and possesses intermediate math skills
Exhibits strong problem solving, judgement and decision-making skills
Works effectively with a diverse group of people from different cultures and backgrounds
Fully Proficient at Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Has attained qualified status on the use of multiple precision inspection equipment tools in assigned area under limited supervisor, such as micrometers, calipers, microscope, federal gauge, Styre, Talyrond 73, FPI, video scopes, and lighting equipment
Performs detail oriented tasks using basic language and fully proficient math skills

Responsibilities

Assists Engineers in carrying out production-related and inspection jobs
Monitor materials quality in the plants and making the required adjustments
Maintain and support documentation and records
Identifies and reports defects to direct supervisors and engineers through testing, and analyses
Contribute with Quality improvements
May train other inspectors or specialists
Embrace and apply the CORE Quality Blocks (Structured Problem Solving, Process Control Systems, Reliable Quality)
Establishes control limits and control charts to ensure quality control standards are not violated
Understands Statistical Process Control and effectively uses and interprets SPC outputs to assure adherence to quality control standards
Identifies improvement opportunities and determines best course of action
Focuses on specific elements, such as auditing, documentation control, and metrology, when necessary
Interfaces with customers, suppliers and employees from all levels of the organization
Conducts visual inspection and measurement tests and communicating communicates required adjustments to appropriate personnel as needed
Approves finished products as needed by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for re-work, confirming re-work
Uses judgment and discretion to determine workability of part
Certifying certifies product for shipment to customer
Interacts with engineering departments, sales department, and occasionally with customers (as needed) to solve problems
Prepares, or presents for approval, various statistical analyses to justify recommendations for changes in methods, tooling, tolerances or inspection, and testing procedures
Identifies, defines, and recommends issues for quality control
Interprets technical data in mathematical or diagrammatical form
Investigates causes of faulty work, excessive scrap, rework or inspection delays and takes proper corrective action
Performs complex functions as needed such as (i.e. calculating difficult angles or radii) using complex measuring equipment such as a CMM, Ziess, Smartscope or RAM
Writes CMM machine programs as needed for the CMM machines
Assembles cost control and statistical data
Acts as a “Go To” person when assisting with procedures, equipment, or technical information as needed
Expert in the utilization and interpretation of Statistical Process Control or other computer software to accurately gather and maintain specified records of technical data
Performs computations and plots data in the creation of graphs and charts for the production floor; summarizes data in technical reports presenting to leadership as needed
Possesses software expertise to accurately gather and maintain technical data records and effectively utilizes and interprets the data using Statistical Process Control
Performs computations, and plots data in the creation of to create graphs and charts for the production floor, summarizes data in technical reports and presenting presents to leadership as needed
Conducts internal and external audits and supplier surveys to verify capability and/or compliance
Adjusts basic hand instruments to calibration standards and assembles equipment as needed
Uses the calibration recall system to record assigned equipment’s equipment calibration history and status
Understands and meets or exceeds quality standards; seeks to minimize error rate
Assists and/or performs in any and all areas as assigned
Works any and all shifts/days as require

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
Company-Matched 401K (USA only)
Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only)
HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution
Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only)
Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only)
Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses)
Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees
Employee Recognition Programs
Mentorship Program
Community & Volunteer Events & MORE!