Education/Certification:
Having obtained a baccalaureate in Mechanical Engineering or some other suitable technical discipline is required. American Society of Quality - Certified Quality Engineer designation preferred.
Experience:
7.- Possessive of no less than five years of experience within a Quality discipline is required; it is preferred that such experience be within precision metal fabrication.
8.- Having a comprehensive working knowledge of an ISO 9001-2000 Quality Management System, AS 9100 requirements, SPC systems, metrology, and failure root cause analysis/corrective action is required.
9.- Possessive of strong experience with the practical applications of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies (i.e., Six Sigma, Kaizen, Set-up reduction, waste reduction, , etc.) and techniques ( i.e., Poke Yoke, Demand Flow, Pull systems, 5s) is required.
10.- Having a working knowledge of product inspection methods and techniques including hand-held gauging and other special gauging measurement techniques is required.
11.- Prior experience in bearings manufacturing, the design of tooling or gauging, and with hands-on inspection are all preferred, although not required
Personal Characteristics and Traits:
12.- An effective communicator, both externally with clients/suppliers and internally with peers and supervisors; able to communicate on a technical level with shop floor and production personnel as well as others within the organization.
13.- Someone who is passionate about quality, able to strongly defend his/her position yet open to other viewpoints
14.- Possessive of a strong professional demeanor, founded upon integrity and honesty
15.- Having a high energy level with a strong work ethic