The Quality Incoming Technician position is responsible for ensuring that all purchased material is reviewed & inspected for conformance against defined criteria using the necessary measurement and inspection equipment.
He/She also responsible for resolving the nonconforming materials with the vendors and provide the support to production ensuring manufacturing processes are followed along with identifying and aiding in the troubleshooting of quality related issues.
Main Job Duties:
- Inspection of all incoming material to determine conformance with applicable drawings, specifications, and/or instructions
- Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) on new part submissions
- Records inspection results into defined repository
- Responsible for controlling, processing& resolving any conformance related materials issue with proper documentation
- Creates and or updates test plans as required
- Identifies the need for increased or reduced sampling based on historical inspection data. Proactively seeks out opportunities to improve the incoming inspection process
- Material movement of inspected items
- Assists in the Quality team in investigating, containing, and controlling material that is nonconforming
- Review operations build processes and provide constructive feedback as necessary
- Effectively communicate information regarding product, quality
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with various departments including Production, Planning, Supply Chain, OPEX, Engineering Team
- Ensure the product is made to Legrand standards and take appropriate action, if needed
- Ensure that employees are using the correct tools, parts, and information they need to be fully productive
- Assist with Parts Quality Report (PQR), gauge instructions, capability data and gauge R&R studies
- Performs all duties in a timely manner, must be a team player, self-motivated, and attention to detail
- Adhere to all company policies, guidelines, and practices
- Other duties as assigned
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- Ability to run reports, effectively present information and respond to questions
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
- Ability to use Syteline/ERP, MQ1 and other systems
- Ability to learn Microsoft office
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing Concepts preferred
- Exposure to Quality Systems (AS9100, ISO9001) preferred
- Knowledge of standard wiring practices, IPC training or electrical certification preferred
- Proficient in reading engineering drawings/blueprints and BOMs
- Excellent verbal and written skills required
- Abilityto work independently
- Working knowledge of basic inspection (calipers, micrometers, functional gaging) equipment preferred
- Must be a team player, self-motivated, and attention to detail
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
- The performance of this position requires exposure to the receiving/shipping and manufacturing areas where, in certain areas, the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection are required.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Abilityto lift and carry up to 34kg occasionally ability to lift and carry up to11kg daily.
Note: The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Further the job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment with Legrand and does not create a contract of employment.
