About the Role:
Supervise the production machine shop and test lab personnel to ensure production testing is completed safely, efficiently, and in a timely manner in accordance with all internal and external standards, specifications, and practices.
Qualifications: (Required and Preferred)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (R)
Experience: Five years of management experience in testing or quality (R).
Areas of Knowledge: Quality systems (R), industrial safety (R), industry standards (Nadcap, ASTM, GE, Pratt, etc.) (R), machining of test specimens (R), mechanical testing (R), calibration requirements (R), blueprint reading (R)
Skills: Leadership (R), organizational skills (R), communication (R), conflict resolution (R), problem solving (R), prioritizing (R), technical expertise in testing and machining (R), planning (R), spreadsheet and database (P)
Role Responsibilities:
- Ensure the appropriate safety documentation is being maintained and training conducted. This includes, but is not limited to, JSA, LOTO, MVO checklists, daily safety talks, monthly and semi-annual safety audits, and monthly safety meetings.
- Supervise staff in areas of responsibility.
- Maintain accurate timekeeping and schedules and approve timecards.
- Ensure calibrations and preventive maintenance are completed on time.
- Ensure compliance with the SOPs.
- Ensure that the proper resources and supplies are available for production levels.
- Review all product reviews to remain in compliance with all standards.
- Enter purchase requests for supplies.
- Assist with the preparation and conduct of all internal and external audits as needed.
- Field queries from internal and external parties regarding testing status.
- Possess and demonstrate an understanding of the processes, procedures, and equipment used throughout the production testing areas.
- Conduct formal reviews of write/revise quality documents for and trains direct reports on specifications, customer requirements, industry standards, and Nadcap requirements.
- Ensure documented procedures are being followed, and proper documentation is completed/maintained.
- Conduct method audits, as directed, in compliance with SOPs and QCIs.
- Prioritize and maintain workflow through the testing process.
- Schedule, maintain and post overtime to meet production demands in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
- Enter tests results into the computer database. Being cognizant of values entered to identify potential trends.
- Make suggestions and lead activities for the improvement of existing processes.