The individual will ensure the standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness, and performance are met in all QMS processes and will support the EQMS throughout and after implementation.
Essential Duties:
- Working with quality support staff in proper protocols and QMS controls and functions
- Initiating and maintaining QMS documents and procedures
- Supporting and participating with the quality manager in customer and regulatory audits
- Developing and/or adapting systems to meet quality standards, making suggestions with regards to procedures, standards, and equipment to facilitate work and to streamline processes and to maintain product quality
- Investigating and determining root cause of quality issues; assisting production and other personnel with corrective action process
- Monitoring ECO, CAPA and MRB time to close metrics; identifying actions and responsibilities to drive timely closure and effectiveness
- Support the team in change management processes through 4M and 8D
- Developing good documentation best practices; developing a training plan; monitoring effectiveness; coaching others as needed
- Supporting the implementation of paperless manufacturing initiatives
- Understanding and effectively implementing risk-based methodologies and processes
- Staying abreast of and communicating changes to regulatory requirements; developing effective plans to implement actions to address them
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:
- To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.
Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Education:
- Basic/Required:
- Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM), or equivalent experience
Essential Qualifications:
- 4+ years of quality systems technical or engineering experience
- Experience in using Root Cause Analysis Methodologies (Fishbone, 5 whys, etc.)
- Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Must be proficient in the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills in projects and teams
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience with continuous improvement, Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, and 5S
- Able to analyze and present data with clear conclusions and/or next steps
- Able to review and interpret technical specifications
- Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)
- Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure
Preferred Certification(s):
- ISO 9001:2015 Auditor
Physical Demands:
Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)
- Sit: 40%
- Walk: 30%
- Stand: 20%
- Lift: 10%
Tools and/or Equipment: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)
- Keyboard/Computer: Frequent
- Office Equipment: Frequent
- Phone Frequent
Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)
- Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
- Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
- Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
- Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Occasional
