Quality Assurance Coordinator

POSITION PURPOSE

The role of the Quality Assurance Coordinator is to oversee and maintain the Quality Management System of SSAB Texas and ensure compliance with applicable standards including but not limited to ISO 9001 and ASTM.  This position will coordinate Internal/External audits, Management Reviews and develop/maintain quality related policy/documentation, as required. The Quality Assurance Coordinator will ensure that all processing cut-to-length products (as well as other products as required) are properly tested in the mechanical test lab and conform to the ordered customer requirements and/or applicable governing specifications in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• As the Lead ISO 9001 Auditor- Maintains quality manuals for SSAB Texas and monitors compliance with the ISO Standard.
• Manages the activities required to obtain and maintain third-party quality certifications and/or customer qualifications for the plant (i.e. ISO 9001, ASTM, etc.)
• Reviews any customer or supplier material claims with the Operations Manager, initiates corrective actions, and tracks and analyzes results.
• Manages the Corrective and Preventative Action Request (CPAR) program and facilitates the development of a corrective action response, as required.
• Maintains quality statistical records and/or charts on facility performance, claims, etc.
• Oversees calibration of all measuring equipment used in production as well as in the testing laboratory.  Coordinates with third party suppliers on completing any calibrations outside of our internal capabilities.
• Coordinates regular quality meetings, including periodic Quality Management review sessions required by ISO 9001.
• Serves as an internal auditor for SSAB and coordinates internal audits of the plant and key suppliers, as required.
• Assist operations in determining product quality for material on hold off the production line.
• Assist sales and operations on product dispositioning and the release of material.
• Works directly with the Director of Technical Services on all items related to Quality Assurance.
• Ensures all products shipped meet customer requirements and/or governing specifications with respect to grade and provides accurate information to appropriate personnel on products which are unreleased.
• Ensures products are tested according to the priority established by SSAB operations/sales departments by daily confirming shipping orders and prepares the appropriate tests.
• Ensures that specified procedures for the preparation of samples are being used and does calibration on a prescribed schedule.
• Ensures routine maintenance and general upkeep of the lab equipment and area is completed.
• Enters lab test results into computer database to create certificates for products to be released and shipped.
• Identifies product on hold and resolves hold reasons. Maintains proper documentation and file as required.
• Reviews and makes recommendations to cross apply product by retesting, reviews customer specifications and certifies the cross-applied product.
• Traces and expedites materials that require testing.
• Sets up and prepares samples per the set standards and procedures using bandsaws, CNC milling equipment and various other equipment.
• This position requires one to cross train and thus learn all work assignments in the Testing Laboratory.
• Regular on time attendance required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies and Experience

Required:

• Understanding of ISO 9001 and ASTM standards.
• Ability to read, interpret and generate quality procedures and documents.
• Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must possess strong computer skills and have good working knowledge with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).  Experience with other PC based data acquisition tools a Plus.
• Ability to establish and prioritize required work assignments.
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Applied technology experience with cutting and milling equipment.
• Previous experience in the steel industry  
• Lead Auditor Training

Education

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Associate degree, bachelor’s degree or equivalent industrial experience

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES / DIRECT REPORTS

• This position has no direct reports.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee will frequently be required to:

• Sit, stand, walk, alternating up to 8 hours at a time.
• Use both hands for grasping, handling, gripping and feeling textures and temperatures.
• Lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.

The employee will occasionally be required to:

• Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb.
• Bend, twist at waist level, and reach at and/or above shoulder level and below waist level.
• Push, pull, lift, and/or carry items weighing less than 50 pounds.

The position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:

• Vision at near, mid and far range and peripheral vision and depth perception
• Talking and hearing in person, on a radio, and/or in group settings

The employee will be required to use the following machines or tools:

• Desktop computer
• Hand tools
• Floor mounted jib crane
• Propane or Electric Forklift
• HAAS Machining Center
• Electric Band Saws
• Misc. Testing Equipment

The employee will work in the following conditions:

• Around equipment in motion
• Amid noise
• While wearing personal protective / safety equipment to prevent injury from noise and environmental hazards
• Around moving trucks and industrial mobile equipment

POSITION TYPE – WORK HOURS - TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Position is full time, non-exempt.
• This is a 1st Shift position working (5) 8-hour shifts (7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Mon - Fri). 
• Candidate must be flexible to work OT to aide in expediting material release when needed.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.