CA Lawton in Minster Ohio is seeking a Quality and Continuous Improvement Engineer.
The Quality and Continuous Improvement Engineer will provide support to the quality management team and inspectors, as well as the Foundry and Pattern Shop by checking the progression of in process castings and patterns. Assist all staff to ensure quality standards are met and issue corrective actions as needed throughout the organization. Assist with development of current and future product processes. Work with internal and external customers to interpret requirements and manage corrective actions in order to drive continual improvement.
This position will support the Minster Ohio site and the Novi Michigan site, some travel will be required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communicates Corrective and Preventative actions to Customers as required
Manages the Companies Layout Inspection and Non Destructive Testing (NDT) Program as required for final product and first article
Determines Inspection requirements based on Customer Specifications and Internal needs to qualify processes
Performs First Article and routine inspections and documents results as required by Customer Specifications
Evaluates results and provides feedback to Engineering and Manufacturing Departments
Trains new inspectors on methods and techniques of Layout and NDT
Sets up NDT Training and testing plan for each method per ASNT-TC-1A and the appropriate ASTM standard
Manages all NDT and dimensional inspection equipment in accordance to The CA Lawton Co. Quality System and manufactures recommendations to enhance inspection capabilities
Documents and disposition Non Conforming materials (Scrap, Rework or request Deviation) and initiates the rescheduling process
Manages Damaged Goods inventory inside Great Plains to insure Non Conforming product does not get shipped to the customer
Active member of Quoting and Contract Review
Assist Engineering in New Product qualification (PFMEA’s, Control Plans, Capability Studies and PPAP’s)
Provide Customers required Quality Documentation as required to obtain product approval
Schedules and Coordinates Customer Source Inspections and third party inspections
Provides ideas to improve dimensional stability and the manufacturability that results in better Quality and lower costs for the Company and the Customer
Actively updates and communicates with customers on quality related information and concerns
Supports Procurement Specialist by participate in on-site inspections
Facilitate and participate in Fishbone diagram and 5 why meetings for root cause analysis of casting and machining issues
Able to run the weekly Corrective action meeting in the absence of the Quality Assurance Manager
Works with planning and production to schedule ABS and ASME on-site inspections and is the onsite contact while they are onsite witness inspections
Schedules and facilitates ABS and ASME Re-certification audits
Communicates quality issues at Daily tier 2 meeting along with notifying production and Engineering if there is a MRB meeting
Facilitates MRB meeting
Manages the calibration of measuring equipment and the repair of the equipment for the machine shop and the foundry
Works with the melt deck as needed to verify the thermocouples are reading temperature accurately
Support Foundry Coaches, Working Supervisors, and line workers in all quality-related aspects of the manufacturing process
Participate in group discussions and team projects as needed
Lead and oversee the quality department at the site
Train employees on the correct procedure for making a quality product
Assist with cross-training of production employees
Perform other tasks as assigned
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: 4 year degree in a related discipline.
Experience: 5 years of experience in a quality assurance role in a manufacturing environment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTE REQUIRED:
Understanding of Quality Systems and how they apply to foundries and machine shops
Knowledge of Foundry, Machining and Tooling related processes
Deep Knowledge of NDT and Layout Inspection
Ability to perform root cause analysis on defects
Basic Knowledge of statistical tools
Knowledge of the information systems required
Ability to interact well with Calco personnel at all levels
Strong organizational and planning skills
Ability to problem solve and speak in understandable language
Good oral and written communication skills
Good understanding of working safely
Clearly able to demonstrate core values of honesty, caring, thinking, and success
Team oriented, ethical, and trustworthy
Flexible and able to adapt and embrace change
Strong detail orientation
Results oriented and self motivated
Benefits include:
Fixed weekly schedule
Insurance within 60 days
Holidays and paid time off
401K with match
Plenty of growth opportunities
Pay: $65,000-$90,000 per year salary
CA Lawton is an equal opportunity employee.
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