Quality Specialist - Designated Supplier Quality Representative (DSQR) at Smiths Group — 93 Lexington Drive, NH

Candidates must possess an advanced to expert understanding of quality processes (Internal Procedures, ISO 9001, etc.). Must meets or exceed all provisions of a DSQR Apprentice requirements or demonstrates ability to fulfill all job-related duties. Must be able to use various precision equipment as prescribed in Inspection Levels I and II, perform all forms of mechanical inspection, and provide technical assistance to subordinate inspectors, QEs, and MEs when required.

• Safety-minded and adheres to all company policies and practices and safe work habits. Actively involved in identifying safety issues, making suggestions, and implementing safety improvements.
• Controls customer-certified stamps by QWI 8.5.2.1 Stamp Control Procedure
• Review all manufacturing sequences of operations to ensure all operations have been completed in compliance with customer requirements and internal QMS requirements
• Accurately and efficiently reviews and validates product and paperwork compliance
• Maintains positive internal and external customer relationships and communicates professionally
• Releases product with minimal escapes
• Ability to prepare, execute and submit AS9102 FAI’s per customer portal requirements
• Processes non-conformities
• Must be flexible in work schedule to accommodate the company's needs. Follows through on commitments. Commits to long hours when necessary to reach goals.
• Participate/Assist with MRB
• Participate in FEMA, PFEMA, PPAP, and other APQP-related teams.
• Meets productivity and accuracy of work standards, completes work promptly, and strives to improve productivity
• Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement: to improve efficiency, safety, quality, production, and cost. Presents solutions, not problems. Owns implementation of the solutions.
• Maintains and promotes a clean, FOD-free, and organized work area
• Has a can-do attitude. Approaches others tactfully and respectfully. Reacts well under pressure.
• Effectively communicates via spoken and written means one-on-one and in group settings
• Effectively demonstrates the Smiths' Leadership Behaviors
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Education and/or Experience

• Meets/Exceeds all provisions of a DSQR Apprentice requirements or demonstrates ability to fulfill all job-related duties.
• Minimum six months experience in FAST preferred.
• Possesses AS13001 Certification.
• Possesses and maintains:
• 3 weighted points in Group A (DSQR Authority requiring Customer approval– must include GE or PWC)
• 1 weighted point in Group B (DSQR Authority requiring STS approval)
• Proficient and received Inspection stamp in most related value stream.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement