Scope: The primary function of this position is to support Quality Assurance activities related to product and process quality and continuous improvement across Victaulic manufacturing sites. In this capacity, the incumbent is responsible for identifying best practices and facilitating continuous improvement in operations where we are producing common components and assemblies to achieve consistent, best in class quality results. The work scope includes on-site auditing, leading improvement workshops, assisting with conducting capability studies, generating control plans and assessing results, and ensuring Victaulic production facilities continue to meet quality standards and expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

Responsible for supporting all elements of Victaulic manufacturing quality systems including new process qualifications, process re-evaluation, non-conforming material containment, root cause analysis and other corrective and preventive initiatives. Assist facility QA teams in understanding and implementing Victaulic specifications.

In partnership with plant quality leaders, collaborate to identify best practices and implement standard work aimed at improving quality results.

Provide support as necessary for existing product lines and Victaulic manufacturing facilities. These activities include, but are not limited to: Engineering Change Control, process improvements, and product improvements.

Improving Internal Quality processes (such as incoming inspection, claims handling, measuring and monitoring of processes) and offer Quality Management support to other departments (Supply Chain, Customer Care, warehousing, etc.) to improve internal processes and to maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Function as core team member (quality representative) for new product development initiatives. Actively participate in product design reviews, Advanced Quality Planning, design & process FMEA's, mistake proofing and other quality new product development activities.

Lead process qualifications and validation activities including Gage R&R's, Control Plans, and work instructions.

Manage the development and maintenance of internal technical specifications and testing methods commensurate with tolerance sensitivities and part complexity.

Initiate product / process reviews related to warranty claims/customer complaints.

Perform trend analysis and establish ongoing manufacturing / quality metrics.

Conduct routine reviews through random audits of the related manufacturing processes and products.

Other initiatives and projects as directed by the Global Quality Assurance Director or Manager

Victaulic Company of America

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