The QC Specialist is responsible for ensuring that incoming parts meet or exceed customer requirements.  The incumbent also facilitates new part trials, investigates and reports defects to suppliers, processes quality documents, inputs inspection standards, reports to management on non-conformance trends, determines the department or supplier responsible for non-conformities, and requests corrective actions and containment for supplier defects.

(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Evaluate nonconforming material and report quality problems to management and relevant parties
• Assist in development and execution of containment and rework procedures for questionable product quality
• Create and process MQIRs (request for corrective actions) through the QMS system
• Read and interpret part drawings as defects arise to check part specifications and inform the supplier if a nonconformity is found
• Ensure that all non-conforming parts are entered into the SAP system and approve all inspection standards in QMS system
• Ensure that all inspection standards and documents are up-to-date with changes or revisions
• Create or update incoming inspection standards and periodic (regular) inspection schedule
• Perform process audits for supplier qualification or process changes
• Assist Manager with Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR) documents
• Schedule and facilitate trials for development parts and report results to manager and supplier
• Process ISIR documents for Engineering Order (EO) changes and 4M changes
• Claim defect parts for reimbursement, as well as 3rd party inspection invoices for overseas (Korean) parts
• Process chargeback claim/reclaim for quality-related lost time on production line or at Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
• Provide continuous improvement through cost reduction methods and improvements in overall quality, process, and design

(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical or related field

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Critical thinking/Problem solving/Troubleshooting Skills
• Ability to organize time to accomplish desired results
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Good Presentation Skills
• Proficient mechanical inclination

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Knowledge of Quality processes in manufacturing
• Experience in automotive manufacturing

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:  None

Working Conditions:

• Normal Working Hours: 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Overtime as needed
• 50% office, 50% production floor
• Traversing around production floor
• Domestic and international travel
• Travel to OEM occasionally
• Lifting 20-30 lbs.