Job Description
SUMMARY:
The Quality Analyst will perform various duties depending upon area assigned. May also be known as a Quality Specialist or Quality Auditor. Will develop, implement, and improve quality plans, programs, procedures, and systems using statistical analyses, lean manufacturing concepts, and six sigma tools and analyses. The incumbent reviews, analyzes, and reports on quality system and process discrepancies and develops/implements best practices for standardization and excellence. Ensures that performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards.
REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES:
Entry level position.
Performs routine assignments in the entry level to a professional role.
Typically requires a college or university degree or the equivalent work experience that provides knowledge and exposure to fundamental theories, principals and concepts.
Develops competence by performing structured work assignments.
Uses existing procedures to solve routine or standard problems; receives instruction, guidance and direction from others.
Has moderate latitude for unreviewed action or decision.
Combines learning and doing.
Ensures that performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards.
Reviews, analyzes and reports on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and/or electro-mechanical systems.
Investigates problems and develops disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. Recommends corrective actions, dispositions and modifications.
Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and ELS tools and analyses. Lead and/or participate in quality process improvement projects.
Ensures that performance and quality products conform to established company and regulatory standards.
Reviews, analyzes and reports on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.
Oversee the document control system by processing document change requests and working with division to develop new documents.
Create, review, and approves changes to the quality system process to devise best practices and reduce process variation.
Consult with quality managers on best practices.
Develop and update quality and ISO9001 system training programs and train all levels of employees on these systems.
Provide on- and off-site quality system consultation to all division locations.
Audit and test the quality system to ensure sustainability of processes and compliance with Company and legal requirements (ie: ISO9001).
Report on quality system metrics and present to site and division leadership and audit team.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
0-3 years technical experience needed, at least 3 years related experience preferred in Information Technology, Engineering, or related.
Certified Auditor or Certified Quality Analyst preferred.
Knowledgeable on database administration and systems testing and auditing processes.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong auditing and statistical skills
Understanding of applicable computer systems, such as Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and function specific software.
Strong attention to detail & organizational skills.
Strong technical aptitude.
Additional Information
Who we are! - Our Story:
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Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, integral team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.
Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer.
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