The primary purpose of the Quality Technician, Pre-Production is to support, help organize, and perform the overall daily activities of pre-production processes to ensure the Build in Quality mindset and the attention to details are applied within the assembly process. A highly skilled Launch Quality Technician should be able to identify quality concerns and be very flexible with other teams to provide feedback to downstream & upstream groups, in order to analyze, get evidence to rectify those items ahead of the next assembly operation. Areas of responsibility may include multiple assembly lines, warehouse, and repair bays within a manufacturing environment.

In this role, you will work simultaneously in many program variants, that would include different Design Engineers, Supply Chain Engineers, Operations Group Leaders, and Quality engineers in different locations, to ensure that all branches of quality functions are ready to deliver high-quality vehicles to our customers. This opening will be located at our Irvine, CA facility and reports directly to the Launch Quality Manager.

Develop and maintain a strong quality culture within the launch team
Procure all necessary materials and equipment required to initiate the Quality Inspection Process
Exhibit the ability to develop, implement, and monitor product and process inspection checklists that prioritize safety standards
Continuously revise Standard Operating Procedures to proactively identify potential irregularities that may cause process inefficiencies
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of how to operate and maintain measurement tools, including verniers, calipers, measurement gauges, torque tools, beams, and controllers
Gather and maintain clear and organized records of assembly concerns and their evidence, using technical language
Enhance product and process quality by defining and implementing recommendations for improvement
Develop, perform, and teach material within the department, emphasizing to new employees the consequences of substandard work in product inspection plans
Foster open communication with cross-functional teams to address Quality Concerns and demonstrate team spirit in a dynamic launch environment
Exhibit professionalism while performing assigned duties and act as a reliable point of contact for the cross-functional launch team
Demonstrate a basic understanding of launch phases, acronyms, and key stakeholders
Cultivate a positive and productive relationship with the pilot manufacturing team
Create, explain, and monitor quality documents, including Job Elements Sheets, Single Point Lessons, and quality alerts
Support and coach team members to ensure adherence to standard work and processes, including data gathering formats and templates
Proactively and independently determine methods and procedures for addressing new issues
Quickly identify the criticality of a quality concern and initiate the preliminary steps of a generic issue troubleshooting process
Actively support management by volunteering for new assignments after a working level meeting
Perform necessary parts operations, such as ordering, receiving, and organizing, using a variety of methodologies, techniques, and practices to ensure efficient part utilization
Verify that all parts supply, part pedigree, and documentation (including work instructions) are in place to facilitate operations that meet the expected quality standards
Encourage contractor alignment with company vision and goals, lead continuous improvement activities as require
High school diploma or GED preferred
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Confirmed willingness to work overtime (as required)
2+ years’ experience in manufacturing production, assembly, or quality processes and automotive/mechanical experience
Experience with Kaizen / Continuous improvement process, and problem-solving skills (8D, 5 Whys methodology, validation plans)
Moderate knowledge of new product launch phases, prototype vehicles, and associated KPIs
Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced, highly ambiguous, multi-cultural environment with cross-functional teams
Firm understanding of how complex production lines operate including production control, material handling, supply chain, quality, and production team
Technical experience with identifying Non-Conforming Material and ability to raise an initial disposition proposal in general assembly and battery shops
Ability to read, interpret and develop Job Elements Sheets, Single Point Lessons, and quality alerts
Understanding of quality expectation in pre-production vehicles and inspection times
Highly developed criteria for vehicle perceived quality, and moderate craftsmanship knowledge (vehicle aesthetics) with a critical eye for potential assembly issues

PREFERABLE

Certified forklift driver (Preferable)
Facilitator / Trainer experience
Willingness to travel for 2 weeks out of the state and rotate shifts (as required)
Moderate SAP (Software) Knowledge

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