Quality Associate

1st shift Quality Associate (Monday - Friday 8:30a-5pm) needed in our South Bend, Indiana location. Come work for an awesome employer that values their employees. This state-of-the-art facility is very clean and environmentally controlled. The Quality Associate position will be directly involved with testing and inspection of the product provided from the PEI-Genesis value-added connector areas.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• No previous connector or manufacturing experience required.
• Strong communication skills; ability to communicate with peers, superiors.
• Product/Process knowledge.
• Ability to fluctuate schedule as deemed necessary by management or as the work load requires.
• Strong work ethics including, but not limited to, attendance and punctuality.
• High School Diploma or GED Preferred or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

TECHNICAL and/or MANAGERIAL JOB COMPETENCIES – (Specific Job Proficiencies and Skills)

• Ability to understand simple drawings, CAPIs and work instructions(as needed)
• Basic PC experience
• Math skills are a plus.
• Working with various inspection equipment: calipers, drop indicators, force gages, DWV-IR tester, etc.
• Ability for personnel performing acceptance testing of product to meet Near and Color Vision Requirements

ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Continuous flow of the quality test cell activities.
• Ensure the quality standards are met per PEI-Genesis requirements.
• Ensure that customer requirements have been met through validation and testing of the product specific requirements, as well as confirmation of correct and adequate components.
• Awareness and basic understanding of BOM and Pick Suggestion “special” customer requirements.
• Complete all quality department documentation and work instructions per the Quality Management System requirements.
• May be responsible for the review and disposition of identified non-conforming material; based on use of defined workmanship standards, guidelines and direction provided from the Manufacturers, or direction provided by members of Management (based on training level).
• Ensure that all administrative procedures/work instructions are followed completely.
• Ensure that your quality department training is up to date. Recognize the need and request additional and/or continuous training as necessary.

OUTCOMES – (Accomplishments, performance, impacts, initiatives, leadership etc., that are occurring and are observable and/or measurable when and because the incumbent is performing job to a fully competent level.)

• Minimal items of Customer dissatisfaction due to employee oversight.
• Achieve efficiency and timeliness expectations for departmental throughput.
• Sets an example for all department employees, regarding the need to follow processes and meet customer’s expectations.
• Make suggestions to the team to better incorporate quality throughout the production line.
• Ability to perform essential tasks and responsibilities of the test cell with minimal supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Manual lifting up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis and up to 70 lbs. on occasion (with assistance).
• Repetitive detailed work with hands for 8 hours of the day.
• Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours.
• Be able to reach overhead with or without the aid of a ladder or step stool.
• Ability to Grip/Grasp at least 8 hours of the day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Climate controlled
• Well lit
• Chairs and/or mats at work stations
• Some use of approved chemical

PEI Genesis is an EEO employer/Vets/Disabled.