Quality Assurance Engineer performs inspections and sets quality assurance testing models for analysis of raw materials, materials in process, and finished products. Assists in developing quality control policies and evaluates production limitations. Being a Quality Assurance Engineer requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Quality Assurance Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, includingTimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
The key business reason for this position is to identify and reduce/eliminate quality related issues with the Komatsu America Corp. (KAC)facility of Chattanooga Manufacturing Operations (CMO)built products.
The Quality Assurance Engineer functions as a liason between Suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Komatsu Ltd. (KLTD), etc. to ensure a high quality product is the final result from our Manufacturing operation and in the Field.
To confirm quality, core actions are: Collect failure data from warranty claims, TSI/ETSI information, feedback from Service Headquarters/Customers, etc. regarding specific machine failures. Summarize this data in terms of the number of failure occurences, affected machine models and lead in the Juhin (Serious Quality) process to resolve the issue effectively.
The Quality Assurance Engineer must collect all relevant data (ex. in-house data and external data) and prepare reports to outline how to move forward in the applicable area of quality improvement. Reports must be furnished to Quality Assurance Managers. Determine where corrective actions, design changes, process changes, etc. are required and follow through to closure of the actions. Support Suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing, KLTD, etc. in the areas of countermeasures, verify effectiveness. Ensure progress through monitoring of repeat failures and react, as necessary.
Based on the above findings, Parts and Service News, Field Campaigns, etc. may be required to address machines that are in the field at customers of Distributors.
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Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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