Quality Control

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Perform testing and measurement of products to ensure compliance with Orchid Monroe, LLC and customer requirements.
• Conduct in-house calibration of instruments, maintain calibration schedules, and accurately document results in the calibration system and on instruments.
• Inspect and test incoming raw materials and components, including dimensional, chemical, and soft-magnetic properties.
• Perform internal product audits and ensure audit findings are addressed appropriately.
• Operate and maintain specialized testing equipment such as fluoroscopy machines, Epstein testers, and humidity chambers.
• Conduct customer-specific testing (e.g., phosphate thickness via XRF) in accordance with customer specifications.
• Properly document, contain, and control all non-conforming products, ensuring timely resolution.
• Maintain quality documentation and records in compliance with ISO / IATF requirements.
• Support PPAP submissions, engineering changes, and the validation of gauges and Control Plans / QRRs.
• Provide quality support to manufacturing operations, assisting in root cause analysis, problem-solving, and corrective / preventive actions.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance processes, reduce waste, and improve product reliability.
• Ensure the laboratory environment and equipment meet operational and cleanliness standards.
• Analyze and interpret test data, including statistical calculations (cpk, ppk, standard deviations, trends, etc.), and communicate results in clear, concise reports or presentations.
• Enforce compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of workplace safety.
• Execute quality checks per Control Plans / QRRs and document objective evidence.
• Stop production if processes produce nonconforming product or waste.
• Validate gauges, initiate recalls when calibration issues are found, and ensure corrective actions.
• Control and quarantine nonconforming product, escalating to supervision and Quality Assurance as necessary.
• Maintain current knowledge of quality documentation, requesting updates or revisions when appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications :

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