Quality Auditor

Orlick Industries is an automotive parts supplier producing aluminum components for many varieties of vehicles, with Honda being our largest customer.

Quality Auditor

Position Summary:

A Quality Assurance Auditor is responsible for assessing the quality of output on a number of machines.

Specific Responsibilities

• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of SPC, measurement equipment and fixtures. As well as, understand the nature of precision measurement, selecting the right gauge, using and caring for a gauge and all other factors that may effect measurement.

• An in-depth knowledge of all applicable procedures and/or work instructions.

• Advise and communicate with production supervisors or lead hand when standards are not being met.

• Knowledge and skills related to verifying and testing part conformance to specifications as defined by company quality-control methods and procedures for inspection, testing and evaluating component parts.

• Monitor at various stages of production to ensure adherence to the quality system.

• Assess safely and effectively quality of output on a number of machines.  Test and evaluate pre-production parts and assess quality of parts taken from various stages of the manufacturing process, according to a pre-defined In-Process Inspection Report.

• Participate in the preparation of initial samples and PPAP documentation.  Measure dimensions of samples using digital and dial gauges, fixtures, micrometers and the CMM when appropriate.

• Visually examine products for casting and machining defects and calls for corrective action when appropriate.

• Complete capability and gauge capability studies.

• Liaise with and support the production team on quality issues.

• Set up inspection stations on product change-overs, and ensure all inspection instrumentation and fixtures are in good working order with appropriate documentation and instructional job aids.

• Quarantine product when necessary and call for appropriate action to ensure product quality conforms to customer specifications.

• Perform receiving, first off/last off, in process, final inspections, dock audits, per control plan.

• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork (i.e. document all non-conforming material, logs, etc.).

• Run in process checks on CMM.

• Participate in QPI Meetings.

• Check route cards as per the work instructions, and contain product when parts do not meet specification.

• Communicate/liaise with relevant departments in quality assurance, material control, set-up and production.

• Effectively and efficiently operate a personal computer and operating software.

• Set-up and remove all paperwork and gauges for production, when set-up changes occur.

• Communicate and work effectively with work-team members and other members of the company.

• Understand and comply with the worker responsibilities and rights as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OH&S) of Ontario, as well as, the Company’s safety rules/procedures in the Orlick Employee Handbook.

• Understand and comply with Orlick’s policies, procedures and standards of conduct as outlined in the Orlick Employee Handbook.

Requirements

• Grade 12 education or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing environment experience
• Basic Print Reading
• Basic metrology (use of gauges, measuring equipment, etc.)
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Mathematical aptitude
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to change
• Problem solving & troubleshooting skills
• Computer literate
• Mechanically inclined
• Strong hand/eye coordination
• Detail oriented
• Able to work under minimal supervision
• Team player - able to work well with others