Quality Control jobs in United States, California, Lathrop

• Manage daily operations of material flow to the line, and finished goods outbound to the customers
• Govern, and ensure core KPI targets are met in safety, quality, productivity, cost and delivery
• Ensure on-time delivery of parts and material to the manufacturing lines and outbound shipments to customers
• Manage warehouse inventory and material flow processes to optimal levels and drive continuous improvement in inventory accuracy
• Lead efforts to optimize space and manpower, while ensuring downstream customer satisfaction
• Assertively solve daily problems by applying Tesla problem-solving methodology to identify root causes, drive countermeasures and prevent repeat issues
• Develop strategic partnerships with production and functional leadership to influence positive change across the Megafactory site
• Lead and develop a technical team, including engineers and technicians, for the purposes of maintaining fixed/mobile conveyance, rack/returnable fleets, local PIT and semi truck production control equipment
• Lead continuous improvement activities, including rapid improvement events, to drive continuous improvements
• Conduct daily safety, and process audits to ensure adherence to safety protocols and compliance to standard work

• 7+ years in a material handling, production control and/or warehouse distribution in a leadership role
• Minimum requirement of 2 years as a PC Manager in a high volume, automated manufacturing facility or high scale, automated logistics operation
• Experience in warehouse management, inventory management, internal conveyance, and yard flow
• Experience working cross-functionally with Production, Finance, Global Supply Chain and Logistics
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment by establishing and enforcing operational standards and procedures
• Proven ability to effectively lead and mentor people to achieve great things
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and proven ability to deploy lean concepts
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills with effective strength in MS Office apps for data analysis and presentation
• Enthusiastic, eager, and ready for all challenges

• Create and maintain PFMEAs to determine potential risks in manufacturing process and drive resolution of high-risk issues into process controls
• Establish and maintain Control Plans to assure critical features are controlled and monitored through the assembly/production processes as well as establish criteria for Part Inspection Standards based on product specification and process critical requirements
• Develop and implement Quality Key Points for visual inspection that meets product specifications used by in process inspections and quality audits
• Lead development and improvement efforts of the Quality Management System for the department as well as create schedule for regular audits and inspections to be performed by quality technicians across all product lines
• Review and provide disposition to non-conforming material and perform mechanical and electrical failure analysis on components and assemblies
• Lead and facilitate sorting activity and drive part improvement with suppliers on part non-conformances as well as lead containment activity on non-conforming material by determining appropriate suspect range to quarantine and provide disposition of material
• Track quality performance metrics from technician audits and organize regular reviews with all cross-functional stakeholders; prioritize top issues and drive continuous improvement activities as well as manage and develop team of quality technicians responsible for daily audits and quality improvements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering, or with equivalent experiences
• 7 years of experiences in quality or other disciplines in high volume manufacturing is preferred
• Experience managing a technical team, or other professional leadership experience as well as demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement changes
• Experience conducting PFMEAs for production processes as well as experience in ISO-9001, QS-9000, ISO/TS/IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP is a plus
• Experience in 6-Sigma is a plus as well as specific training and demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving methods, such as fishbone diagrams and/or 8D, and implementing successful countermeasures
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills, including process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, and similar
• Proficiency in SQL, R, Minitab (or similar) is a plus
• Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques as well as familiarity reliability test techniques (accelerated life testing) is a plus
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills

• Create and maintain PFMEAs to determine potential risks in manufacturing process and drive resolution of high-risk issues into process controls
• Establish and maintain Control Plans to assure critical features are controlled and monitored through the assembly/production processes as well as establish criteria for Part Inspection Standards based on product specification and process critical requirements
• Develop and implement Quality Key Points for visual inspection that meets product specifications used by in process inspections and quality audits
• Lead development and improvement efforts of the Quality Management System for the department as well as create schedule for regular audits and inspections to be performed by quality technicians across all product lines
• Review and provide disposition to non-conforming material and perform mechanical and electrical failure analysis on components and assemblies
• Lead and facilitate sorting activity and drive part improvement with suppliers on part non-conformances as well as lead containment activity on non-conforming material by determining appropriate suspect range to quarantine and provide disposition of material
• Track quality performance metrics from technician audits and organize regular reviews with all cross-functional stakeholders; prioritize top issues and drive continuous improvement activities as well as manage and develop team of quality technicians responsible for daily audits and quality improvements

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, etc.) or other technical discipline or 3+ years’ work experience in manufacturing quality
• Experience managing a technical team, or other professional leadership experience as well as demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement changes
• Experience conducting PFMEAs for production processes as well as experience in ISO-9001, QS-9000, ISO/TS/IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP is a plus
• Experience in 6-Sigma is a plus as well as specific training and demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving methods, such as fishbone diagrams and/or 8D, and implementing successful countermeasures
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills, including process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, and similar
• Proficiency in SQL, R, Minitab (or similar), is a plus
• Experience with broad variety of measurement and inspection techniques as well as familiarity reliability test techniques (accelerated life testing) is a plus
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills

• Accountable for the quality of incoming components, quality controls and assurance in production process, root cause analysis and resolution of problems impacting internal and external customers, continuous improvement and risk mitigation
• Drive cross functional teams to achieve targets for field reliability, scrap and first pass yield
• Development of manufacturing requirements, quality standards and product quality plans to assure products will meet expectations of our target customers
• Deployment of manufacturing level requirements to subsystems, assemblies & components to assure clear focus on design and customer needs
• Identification of critical requirements to assure proper supplier and production focus on critical needs
• Leading development of FMEAs (Design & Process) for development teams to identify and address critical risks
• Assist development with dimensional analysis, statistical tolerancing and other methods to investigate the effects of part and process variability on system performance
• Support process capability analyses to investigate the ability of suppliers and production processes to meet defined specifications and quality standards
• Design effective experiments through DOE or other methods to support design and process teams in investigation of various alternatives to resolve quality issues
• Manage and facilitate the root cause & corrective actions system through tracking and validation of issues and support in root cause analysis through facilitating brainstorming, use of lean methodologies, hypothesis testing, design of experiments, DMAIC, 8D, etc.

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials or Industrial Engineering, or evidence of exceptional experience in related fields
• Six Sigma or ASQ certification are preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in quality engineering
• Specific training and demonstrated success in applying design for quality, problem-solving methodologies, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE and SPC
• A working knowledge of arc welding processes for carbon and alloy metals (GMAW and RSW).
• Develop standards and validate welding process (WPS/PQR).
• Troubleshoot welding problems and provide corrective solutions.
• Familiarity with ASTM specifications and AWS/ASME welding codes.
• Destructive and Non-Destructive weld validation Methods Experience such a UT and cut and edge.
• Onsite presence required

• Guide production teams to properly disposition parts as good for use, need repair, or scrap, with ability to lift and walk with objects up to 30 pounds in weight
• Document & communicate any identified defects. Escalate concerns that are not being properly resolved in your immediate work area
• Comprehend current production quality standards and determine if ongoing production meets those standards
• Communicate emerging and trending quality issues to prevent negative impact to the factory
• Construct and maintain strong relationships with members of all nearby teams
• Provide day to day production support on quality concerns and develop and implement short/long term countermeasure to quality problems while maintaining operation efficiency
• Align with Quality engineering team to support incoming and in-process quality activities

• Ability to identify and differentiate between several defect types and determine severity and required response
• Ability to perform detailed daily record keeping and reporting of quality issues that will be referenced by technicians, engineers, and management
• Ability to communicate new defect information to team leadership and counterparts
• Ability to build solid relationships with several teams in multiple departments
• Ability to be personable and effective with command of the English language both verbal and written communication
• Ability to apply critical thinking skillset to engage and troubleshoot new quality issues
• Experience with basic measurement and inspection tools is a plus. Calipers, Torque Wrenches, Gauges, Measuring Tape, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, arm protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

• Set clear goals for quality standards, inventory accuracy, audit programs, and leading regional operational improvements
• Create an environment of innovation and continuous improvement through new technology and productivity developments
• Oversee and manage all inventory control processes to ensure accurate tracking and stock levels
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory accuracy and minimize errors
• Establish and maintain quality assurance processes to meet company and industry standards
• Drive accountability regarding project milestones, key initiatives, and project success criteria for quality assurance
• Coordinating with variety of cross-functional stakeholders: design, manufacturing, service, engineering functions, materials, factory software teams etc.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or related field with evidence of exceptional ability or equivalent experience
• 6+ managing salaried and hourly team members in quality engineering, distribution, or logistic environment
• Knowledge of quality system industry standards including ISO 9001
• Excellent skills, written, verbal, presentation, and summarization
• Demonstrated ability to overcome adversity, operate with a high sense of urgency, and have a passion to drive change in a constantly changing environment
• Data driven with a strong analytical approach to problem-solving without sacrificing safety or the customer-experience
• Interest in long term career development through assignments in multiple fulfillment centers across the nation