I.  PURPOSE

Plans, coordinates, and directs quality assurance/control program designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent

with established standards.  Assures safe and healthful work environment and practices. 

II.  ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develops and analyzes statistical data and product specifications to determine present standards and establish quality and reliability expectancy of finished product.
• Create and edit quality documents, work instructions, and procedures for Quality Management System.
• Formulates and maintains quality assurance/control objectives and coordinates objectives with production procedures in cooperation with managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
• Ensures workers engaged in inspections and testing activities to ensure continuous control over materials, facilities, and products.
• Training activities related to product quality and reliability.
• Investigates and resolves customer complaints regarding quality.
• Investigates and recommend solutions for all noncompliance issues through Non-Conforming procedures.
• With direction of manager, leads quality production and continuous improvement philosophy throughout the organization.
• Assures the facility is free of safety hazards.  Provides leadership in the area of workplace health and safety.
• Investigates and recommends quality assurance/control equipment for organization.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining calibration system of all inspection equipment and tooling.
• Performs other duties, tasks, or special projects as assigned by the Quality Assurance/Control Manager.
• Employee is responsible for ensuring the quality of his or her work and product, following procedures at all times, taking pride
• in his or her work, and producing workmanship of the highest standards.

III.  ORGANIZATION

• Reports directly to the Quality Assurance/Control Manager

IV.  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES            

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business or equivalent experience.
• Problem solving, motivation, and team-building skills.
• Proven mathematical skills.
• Effective communication skills, strong interpersonal skills.
• Learning leadership and training skills.
• Good coordination and organizational skills.
• Proven understanding of metric system.
• Knowledgeable in the use of micrometers, calipers, height gauges, comparator, etc.

V. WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office environment in manufacturing facility with moderate noise level and concrete floors.
• Exposure to physical hazards from equipment and machine parts, fumes, dust, mist, oils, and cutting fluid.

VI.  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to move around the manufacturing facilities and offices.
• Ability to communicate with staff, vendors, and customers, in person, via email, and on the telephone.
• Visual acuity necessary to perform quality inspections.
• Ability to play close attention to detail.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to occasionally manipulate product weighing ten pounds; must be able to occasionally lift up to thirty pounds.
• Must be able to wear safety glasses.