Quality Analyst

SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Quality Analyst to join our team in the manufacturing of wind turbine towers. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that our products meet and exceed industry standards for safety, quality, and reliability. The Quality Analyst will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain quality processes throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDCORE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Become the Leading Authority on Customer Specifications & Requirements: Cultivate expertise in understanding and interpreting customer specifications and requirements to ensure seamless alignment with organizational objectives.

2. Lead Root Cause Analysis & Implement Corrective Actions to Enhance Production Processes: Spearhead root cause analysis initiatives and drive the implementation of corrective actions to optimize production processes and enhance overall efficiency.

3. Manage the Corrective Action Log for Internal & External Nonconformances: Maintain a comprehensive corrective action log for both internal and external improvement exercises, ensuring transparent tracking and resolution of identified issues.

4. Conduct Weekly Material Traceability Report Inspections to Ensure Conformance to Requirements: Conduct meticulous inspections of weekly material traceability reports, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards and material compliance requirements.

5. Analyze Production Data & Deliver Performance Reports: Utilize advanced analytical techniques to scrutinize production data and deliver insightful reports on performance metrics, facilitating informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

6. Generate Regular Reports on Quality Metrics & Operational KPIs: Compile and present regular reports on quality metrics and operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), emphasizing areas for enhancement and demonstrating adherence to applicable quality standards.

7. Conduct ISO 9001 Internal Audits in Collaboration with Quality Assurance Engineer: Collaborate with the Quality Assurance Engineer to conduct thorough ISO 9001 internal audits, ensuring rigorous adherence to quality management systems and regulatory requirements.

8. Evaluate Effectiveness Trends of Corrective Action Implementation: Assess trends in the effectiveness of corrective action implementation, identifying opportunities for refinement and enhancement to drive sustainable improvement.

9. Provide Support for Nonconformance Management Process & Drive Actions to Closure: Offer comprehensive support for the nonconformance management process, proactively driving actions to closure and ensuring timely resolution of identified discrepancies.

10. Collaborate with Quality Control Department to Ensure Compliance with Established Quality Standards: Partner closely with the Quality Control Department to uphold compliance with established quality requirements, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

AUTHORITY

1. This position has the authority to stop production for Safety, Quality, or other reasons, at their discretion consistent with company policy or procedure.

2. This position has no financial approval authority, hire/fire authority, or formal discipline authority.

EDUCATION and MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. bachelor's degree in a related field, or 3yrs relevant work experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree

2. Proven experience in quality assurance within the manufacturing industry, preferably in wind energy or industrial manufacturing

3. Strong understanding of quality control methodologies, ISO 9001 standard, and quality tools

4. Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Visio

5. Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations for wind turbine tower manufacturing

6. Knowledge of RCCA methodology

7. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality products

8. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment

9. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Standing and or walking for periods up to 3 or more hours

2. Rotation of tasks/positions requiring standing, walking and sitting

3. Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds from floor to waist height

4. Occasional carrying of up to 40 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office administration environment with the requirement to occasionally spend time on the production shop floor.

WORKPLACE HAZARD ASSESSMENT

Workplace hazards may include chemicals, potential for eye injuries from metal or mechanical parts, heavy lifting, or injuries from falling objects. Employees in production areas must use safety glasses, hearing protection, and wear steel-toed boots.

MINIMUM TRAINING GUIDELINES

1. Safety Systems

2. Quality Systems

3. ISO 9001 Internal Auditor

The application window is anticipated to close on or about April 1, 2024.

CSWIND AMERICA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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Work Location: In person