QA Coordinator - Metrology - 1st Shift

As the North American headquarters for G-TEKT Corporation , Jefferson Industries actively participates in the Global Automotive Industry. As part of our involvement, Jefferson Industries Corporation offers design and development for press dies and other tools necessary to produce automotive products. We embrace programs for product development including product design review and Advanced Product Quality Planning. Our facilities support high quality product manufacturing, and we provide a timely and flexible approach to meeting the needs of our customers.

We are actively seeking Quality Assurance Metrology Coordinator to join our Quality Assurance Department on 1st Shift (core schedule, Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm or 6:00 am to 2:30 pm).

Position Description

Note – The following is not intended to be all-inclusive. Business conditions change and develop, as well as the individual develops requiring flexibility, straight forward communication, and forward thinking to prepare and adapt to change. The individual is expected to grow within these guidelines focusing on excellence within the role. You work in a friendly and courteous manner providing an accurate flow of communication. (both internal and external).

This will prepare the individual for potential future positions as the business needs require and the individual demonstrates their contribution and potential.

Your position is responsible for providing professional and dependable service and to develop our Team’s capability to deliver JIC’s key objectives to all our customers and suppliers. You will have a complete understanding of all customer/supplier requirements.

Your understanding of JIC’s Management Policy “To become the best supplier” through our philosophy and guiding principles “Safety, Morale, Quality, Cost & Delivery” is imperative.

This role will be measured against specific targets as noted in the departmental business plan.

SUMMARY: THE QUALITY ASSURANCE METROLOGY COORDINATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES FROM THE TIME OF INITIAL PRODUCT DESIGNS THROUGH THE DESIGNATED MODEL BUILD OUT. DUTIES ARE BASED ON ENSURING ON-TIME DELIVERY OF QUALITY EQUIPMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT OF NEW MODEL EVENT AND MASS PRODUCTION ACCURACY GOALS SET BY THE CUSTOMER. ASSOCIATE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THESE ACTIVITIES AS IT RELATES TO MEETING COMPANY GOALS BY PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING DUTIES PERSONALLY OR THROUGH DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT TEAM.

Position Responsibilities Include:

SAFETY

• Ensures each member of assigned team supports safety program by promoting safety and enforcing safety policies.

• Ensures safety of all measurement systems and inspection fixtures meet JIC safety standards.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Ensures measurement systems, programs, and fixtures are in place prior to the start of new model trial events in order to meet quality expectations. Communicates with other departments to assure smooth operation.
• Participates in customer new model drawing reviews and suggests design countermeasures to improve quality and productivity.
• Coordinates New Model Quality activities to meet customer requirements including:
  • Reviews, develops and approves part quality requirements in the early design stage.
  • Facilitates inspection fixture development and manufacturing including preparation of quality plan, development of concepts, procurement, calibration, and buy-off.
  • Develops Level 1 deliverable Inspection Data Sheets.
  • Supports quality activities before, during, and after trial events
  • Evaluates part quality at events and customer build meetings; provides input and implements countermeasures for tool and equipment
• Support scanning activities and dimensional accuracy improvements throughout the model life of all parts (stamping, welding

COST

• Supports department budgets and costs.
• Utilizes best practices when integrating New Model equipment and process improvements.
• Minimizes the cost to fabricate, purchase and maintain equipment.
• Promotes efficient use of time during new model trial events and any quality activities.

DELIVERY

• Maintains software licensing and calibration on all equipment.
• Ensure customer data requirements are met prior to part shipment.

MANAGEMENT

• Helps to develop current best practices for measurement systems.
• Researches new technologies and strategies that can be utilized to improve products and processes.
• Supports the department business plan.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Accepts job assignments and changes in a positive manner, takes responsibility for own and team’s performance and job assignments.
• Seeks out new assignments and finds better ways to complete tasks.
• Makes sound and prompt decisions.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Compensation:

• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Shutdown Pay
  • Summer - around July 4th holiday
  • Winter - around Christmas/New Year's holiday
• Bi-annual TEAM Achievement Bonus
• Annual Profit Share Bonus

Benefits:

• Paid vacation
• Three (3) medical options to allow you the flexibility to choose what level of coverage best fits you and your family's needs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Free Dental & Vision (must be enrolled in medical benefit)
• Voluntary Supplemental
  • Life Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Group Accident
  • Critical Illness
• Company-paid
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Basic Life & AD&D
    • Employee coverage - 2 times annual base earnings
    • Spouse - flat $10,000
    • Child - flat up to $5,000
• 401k Retirement
  • Traditional Contribution
  • ROTH Contribution
  • Company Match
• 401k Retirement Profit Share
  • Funded 100% by Company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarter
  • Eligible regardless of participation in 401K Retirement
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Equipment Reimbursement (safety boots & prescription safety glasses)
• Company-paid uniforms, including laundering
• Tickets@Work - web-based discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets, etc.)

Essential Skills and Competencies:

• Able to collaborate cross functionally with all company divisions, and all levels of associates
• Clear and concise communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Ability to present ideas with evidence
• Able to quickly identify defects and solve problems with equipment and process to prevent quality, delivery or safety concerns
• Ability to do root cause analysis on complex issues
• Must be detail oriented
• Able to plan and meet short and long-term deadlines
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record
• Advanced Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) - able to create, read and understand and analyze intricate formulas, and create charts and graphs
• Strong organizational skills
• Exceptional time-management skills
• Experience with a Romer Arm or other scanning technology, preferred
• Advanced experience with Polyworks software, preferred
• Experience with Catia or CAD, preferred

Qualifications:

• Technical School Certification and/or Associate's Degree, preferred
• 1 -3 years previous experience in leadership role
• Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screen and physical

JIC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.