Quality Engineer Technician Chicopee, MA Description The TSUBAKI name is
synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer
service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one
supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry.
The Quality Engineer Technician will be primarily responsible for
meeting our quality requirements and goals as they relate to internal
quality as well customer quality, problem resolution, documentation, and
change approval. In addition, this role will also provide leadership for
the continuous improvement of team activities in specific manufacturing
departments. Coordinates activities with both Production, Manufacturing
Engineering, and Quality Assurance. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job
are included but not limited to this job description, other tasks may be
assigned and expected to be performed. Identify areas for improvement
related to quality and recommended solutions to identified problems.
Implement approved changes using quality principles and document
requirements on a timely basis. Help facilitate continuous improvement
and learning across functional areas through training and communication
of quality initiatives. Lead in implementation of software to record
inspection data that allows for the elimination of paper record keeping.
Participate in quality audits to help identify and resolve production
and quality system deficiencies. Report to management any issues prior
to missing an objective. Ensure quality requirements are met and
improved upon for internal manufacturing processes. Lead internal
meetings to drive corrective actions to various departments. Perform
various internal quality and process audits to ensure conformance to
IATF 16949 requirements. Perform various internal layered process audits
to continually improve internal quality and production. Inspect parts
for approval prior to production. Verify proto parts for critical
dimensions prior to shipment. Setup and maintain incoming inspections.
Investigate root cause for warranty parts. Assist with dispositions of
red square and communicate internally. Support plant calibration.
Perform In-process inspections as needed. Support lap equipment issues.
Review and maintain prints from Product Engineering. Support suppliers
with the measurement technique. Perform annual layouts as required by
the customer. Requirements Associates or technical degree/certification
and /or 5 years\' relevant work experience. 5 -10 years relevant work
experience. Must have good written and verbal communication skills and
have the ability to be approachable and tactful. Good Math and computer
skills. (Office, Word, Excel, etc.,) Good organizational and planning
skills. Proficient with QAD, highly desirable. Able to read standard
blueprints, machine and process drawings. Knowledge and understanding of
maintenance processes and proper use of the work order system.
Proficient problem solving and root cause analysis skill. IATF 16949
experience and/or actual IATF 16949 Auditor Certification. The ability
to manage multiple priorities and/or projects. U.S. Tsubaki offers a
competitive compensation package, including health benefits effective on
date of hire, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, education
reimbursement, and annual bonus potential.