Job Information
Akebono Brake Corporation Quality Technician in Glasgow, Kentucky
Purpose/Summary
Perform Quality Floor Support, Routine Quality tasks & assist in various Quality Assurance / Control Projects.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Responsibilities shall include but not limited to:
Perform functions such as: Process Patrol Audits, Maintain QPR system, Maintain & Monitor quality control data in appropriate software, daily scrap review, create Quality Alerts, participant in continuous improvement activities (Jishuken, Kaizen Teams), Associate Training, Gage R&R Studies. Other assignments as required.
To support the development and implementation of Supplier Certification, Supplier PPAP’s and act as supplier interface.
Perform functions such as: coordinate building & inspection of prototype parts to support R&D (AC-E).
Interface with production, customers and/or suppliers to answer questions and resolve concerns.
Basic maintenance & testing, of inspection equipment such as: Microvu, Instron (Shear/Compression), Ovens (Swells & Growth/Resin Flow), Hardness Testers, Micrometers, Calipers, Height Gage w/ Indicator, Digital Indicator.
Supplement Receiving Inspection and in-process Testing activities.
Support trials & new products launches.
Perform product validation for new and replacement components.
Support in-house inventory containment and obsolescence planning.
Dimensions verification on key process tooling and part prints.
Documentation and reporting as required to support organizational goals.
Supports Akebono’s Quality System and Loss Control/Safety Programs through active involvement.
Performs other related duties as required.
Education and/or Experience (minimum required for the position)
Two-year Technical Degree, or comparable equivalent experience in quality field.
One-year Quality / Technical experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of Quality Systems & Methods of Manufacturing.
Proficiency with P.C. based software.
Strong communication & troubleshooting skills.
Able to read drawings and understand critical dimensions.
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