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TORAY COMPOSITES AMERICA INC Analyst I, Quality Assurance in Tacoma, Washington
Description Summary Administer and maintain systems that are used to support Quality initiatives. Assist with data gathering and preparation of reports. Prepare reports and data for analysis to promote process improvements in accordance with established policies and procedures. Salary Range: $28.50 - $40.00 Duties and Responsibilities Ensure certification reports are accurate and the material meets the applicable customer specifications prior to acceptance and certification. Develop and collect data to track batch acceptance metrics by using production management systems. Monitor and collect data for analysis of statistical process control for test level changes. Process Aircraft Grade and Sports Grade material for acceptance using the production management system (UMAC and MES or latest MRP systems). Review customer specifications to ensure reports meets the customer requirements prior to acceptance. Track data and prepare charts and reports to support quality objectives. Gather data to support the Material disposition board activities to process non- conforming products. Perform daily monitoring and updating of the Monthly Metrics and KPI's to ensure tracking and charting department acceptance activity and expected goals. Responsible for the retention, storage and disposal of Quality records to assure compliance with corporate, legal and customer requirements. Conduct internal audits, as part of a team, to identify improvements needed in processes throughout the company and report results. Administer and maintain the training system utilizing LMS, including managing the qualification and competency evaluation processes. Prepare monthly reports as requested. Administer the employee qualification process as requested. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the Associate. At all times, Associates may be required to follow any instruction and to perform any other duties within a higher/lower level job upon the request of the supervisor. Skills and Specifications Strong verbal and written communication skills. Possess good knowledge of inventory control and logistics support techniques and procedures. Ability to work well under pressure. Familiar with LEAN/Six Sigma concepts and principles is a plus. Ability to set priorities. Ability to self-motivate and take initiative. Knowledge of record keeping techniques and procedures. Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve at a highly skilled level. Ability to provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers Ability to work well with diverse personalities and cultures. Education and Qualifications Associate degree in quality assurance, business, management, engineering or related field and three to five years' experience in quality control or production in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Bachelor degree in quality assurance, business, management, engineering preferred. Personal computer experience in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word and Power Point required. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Job tasks are usually performed in an office environment. Position requires the ability to read, write, speak and understand English at a level necessary to successfully perform assigned responsibilities. Ability to utilize/operate a computer, peripheral equipment and appropriate software. Ability to perform moderate to advanced mathematical computations. Ability to understand and apply work specifications in the completion of work tasks. Ability to hear, speak, use hands/fingers and the repetitive motions of hands/wrists are regular. Ability to occasionally li