Quality Assurance Technician, MFG, Kimball International - Danville, KY - Kimball International

To support Manufacturing/ Quality by providing information from Data Collection, Process Auditing, Part Inspection and Analysis, Participation on Continuous Improvement and Corrective Action activities and the communication of In-House and Supplier Quality Data as well as maintaining the Calibration Program when required.



Roles and Responsibilities:

(Include Safety and Environmental, Quality, and Job Specific Roles and Responsibilities)


* Performance Metric on Quality Scorecard for Area of Responsibility
* Identification and communication of nonconforming product.
* Assist with problem solving on recurring issues utilizing data analysis and problem solving techniques.
* Assist and perform inspections, measuring, and testing requirements for all parts / processes in their area of responsibility
* Assist and perform required testing:

Some examples include: Color Hue Testing

Humidity Testing

IFD Testing

Material Stretch Testing

Seam Slippage Testing


* Assist in inspecting their areas 1st Article submittals, and part inspections prior to Pilot Runs
* Facilitate and/or work with quality improvement teams
* Participate and work with Product Development Teams including Pilot Run participation, reviews, feedback and action development
* Provide inspection, sampling and process control requirements, develop Quality Control Plans, including CTQ’s and SFVS
* Works with Quality Engineer & purchasing on Supplier QN issues.
* Control and maintain the accuracy of the Masters used in the calibration process.
* Insures Calibration process is maintained and followed through the accurate distribution or removal, active and not active tooling/gauges and documenting the status.
* Auditing product and or processes
* Participate in and drive corrective actions including participation in FMEA activity and actions
* Support the Vision and Guiding Principles and other policies of Kimball International and National Office Furniture.
* Follow and support the Quality system.

Support our Environmental Management System (EMS



Skills to Perform This Role:



Interpersonal Skills


* Team Oriented
* Strong drive for success.
* Customer centric
* Possess a high degree of integrity.
* Ability to keep humor in the workplace.
* Ability to build & sustain relationships.
* Flexible and open to change.
* Tactful
* Assertive
* Positive attitude.
* Patient
* Honest and ethical

Communication Skills


* Good listener
* Effective communication skills
* Negotiation skills
* Persuasive and credible
* Ability to adapt to and manage change.
* Good relationship builder
* Ability to motivate effectively.

Business Skills


* Understands how they influence results
* Results focused
* Ability to meet deadlines
* Environmentally conscious

Technical Skills


* Ability to comprehend and follow job safety guidelines
* Able to comprehend and follow directions on a load card, SOR or OMS.
* Able to lift parts from floor to operation level frequently
* Able to read and understand drawings.
* Able to use required gauges and measuring devices
* Computer skills required.
* Ability to identify nonconformities and take appropriate action.



Qualifications:



Educational


* ASME or ASIE preferred
* Prior Auditing or Quality Technical experience required.

Previous ISO 9000 or 14000 experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled