QC Summer Intern

Summary of the Position

Monitor product quality by testing and inspecting  manufactured and purchased products at various stages of the production process; compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products to Harris Products Group standards.

Key Deliverables

• Random inspection of manufactured products in Assembly and Kit Packing
• Monitor AQL inspection of products received from Poland
• Calibration logs and schedules
• Calibration of equipment in respective work areas
• Maintain rework locations in Assembly/Kit Packing Areas
• Work safely and support safety within their team across the organization

Key Accountability Metrics

• Data accuracy and consistency
• Rework location reporting metrics
• Suspended Material Deviation metrics
• Timely completion of projects and reports
• Regulator Assembly First Pass Yield metrics
• Customer Warranty Returns as a % of sales
• Safety - No lost time accident (personal)

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Product/Process Inspections – 60%

• Performs comprehensive quality assessments of product in assembly, machining and kit packing processes.
• Monitors and records quality checks throughout the assembly and kit packing processes.
• Completes product assessments in a timely manner to ensure a smooth flow of material through the assembly and kit packing processes and into finished goods.
• Remains current with understanding of the various manufacturing processes in assembly and kit packing and standard operating procedures.

Quality Support Processes – 25%

• Maintains quality records in assembly and kit packing areas.
• Assists operators in making decisions pertaining to quality and offers guidance related to assembly and kit packing issues that affect quality.
• Maintains calibration databases and hard files and performs calibration of equipment in respective work areas.

Team Based Problem Solving/Projects – 10%

• Participates on cross-functional teams to identify root causes of non-conformances.
• Works with plant personnel, training them to recognize acceptable versus unacceptable physical characteristics of in- process and finished material according to specifications and customer requirements.
• Reviews weekly production schedule in order to expedite inspection of products when necessary.
• Participate in 6S initiatives.

Safety  --  5%

• Works safely and supports safety within their team across the organization – as required.
• Participates in safety training and demonstrates a high regard for safety at all times.
• Wears personal protective equipment as required by plant safety regulations.

Education and/or Experience

Required –

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of related manufacturing experience, product knowledge and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a Quality position.
• Proficient computer skills; effective written and verbal communication; ability to simultaneously execute multiple assignments.
• Knowledge and experience in calibration of process measuring equipment.

Preferred –

• Six Sigma experience
• Lean Manufacturing experience

Core Competencies

Maintains a Customer Focus – Demonstrating exceptional service to both internal and external customers giving high priority to understanding and satisfying the customer.

Takes Ownership – Demonstrates a continuous drive to achieve superior results and takes responsibility for those results.

Is a Team Player – Has the ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve common goals. Recognizes situations in which team members need to work together to solve work tasks at hand.

Uses Sound Judgment / Integrity – Takes action that is well-reasoned, which represents the best interest of the business.

Achieves Quality Results – Flawlessly executes on objectives to ensure the long- term success of the organization.

Key Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualities Required

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Other Qualities

• Computer skills including a proficiency in MS Office

Physical Demands of Position – See Physical Demands Form

Reasonable Accommodation -- The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions