Quality Analyst / Clerk

Since 1936, millions of samples worldwide have been analyzed using LECO instruments for elemental analysis, thermal analysis, metallography, and mass spectrometry. Our comprehensive solutions for improving productivity include working with you to find the right equipment for the type of analysis you are doing — and providing you with the training, application support, and service you need to keep your lab running at its best.

For over 80 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world class laboratory instruments delivering state of the art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.

Quality Analyst / Clerk

Schedule

• Full Time: 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday 

Position Summary

The Quality Analyst is responsible for promoting employee quality awareness throughout the Corporation. The responsibilities and authority may vary as quality functions are delegated by the Director of Manufacturing or Quality Supervisor. Support Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Service and Sales through quality planning. Administrator of all quality activities for the Instrument Manufacturing Division.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage Certification Program to ISO 9001, plans and procedures
• Ensure that all requirements of ISO 9001 are implemented and controlled.
• Authorize all documentation necessary to the efficient development and implementation of ISO 9001.
• Responsible for the monitoring and review of information concerning external and internal issues of risk and opportunities.
• Review, update, and authorize the LECO Corporate Quality Management Plan
• Participate on the Material Review Board
• Coordinate and/or teach quality classes (Basic Quality Skills, ESD, Internal Auditing)
• Maintain employee Quality training records
• Identify quality goals
• Monitor supplier quality rating (Supplier mail in audits) in conjunction with Purchasing
• Review and update Quality Inspection Department Manual
• Review and update Quality Calibration Procedure Manual
• Schedule and/or perform internal audits on departments within the scope of ISO 9001
• Assist or lead audits
• Prepare and approve internal audit reports
• Prepare, approve, issue, and monitor Supplier Corrective Actions and Internal Corrective Actions
• Prepare Management Review Report for Management
• Generate quality reports as instructed by Management
• Enter data on returned material, customer quality concerns and internal monitoring of tested units
• Investigate, evaluate, process, and document Customer Quality Concerns
• Approve RMA Report for key management review
• Participate in the RMA meetings
• Monitor Customer Satisfaction survey and generate reports for Management
• Have access to Oracle for data entry and inquiry
• Assure the quality of products within the area of responsibility. Stop production and take corrective action to correct any conditions that would contribute to sub-standard quality if it can be corrected in an expedient manner. If it cannot, the Director of Quality/Test will be notified for final disposition
• Prepare SPC charts for various monitoring requirements
• Responsible for the monitoring, investigation, and reporting of 10CFR Part 21 nonconformances reported to Quality
• Pull nonconforming parts from stock
• Maintain area of responsibility to ISO 9001 requirements
• Approve, update, and revise quality procedures, documents, and records
• Assist all employees and management on all ISO 9001 related issues
• Ensure Quality support to all employees within LECO
• Assist with the implementation of ISO/17025 and ISO17034 where needed

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 5-years’ experience in the area of quality
• Have knowledge of current quality control methods including statistical techniques
• Have knowledge and understanding of current ISO requirements
• Possess a working knowledge of corporate organizations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to develop logical detailed plans aimed at upgrading quality levels and quality systems
• Good working knowledge of LECO products, assembly processes, policies and procedures
• Possess communication and people skills

Education/Certifications

Recommended:

• Computer Skills
• Oracle training
• Audit training
• Access Database skills
• Word processing skills
• Excel processing skills
• ESD training

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASQ Certifications as Certified Quality Auditor, Quality Improvement Associate, or Quality Process Analyst
• Associate degree

EOE M/F/VET/Disability