Conducts internal, process, and quality audits; tracks corrective actions; analyzes rejects and defects; monitors quality metrics; reports process deviations; maintains audit records; supports root-cause analysis, product improvements, quality alert meetings, and process training. The role requires basic inspection, electronic assembly, data entry, spreadsheet, measurement, and communication skills, with moderate supervision and limited decision-making authority.
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.Job Summary
Principle Accountabilities:
*Ensures accurate data collection.
*Conducts internal audits following regulatory, industry and internal quality guidelines including ISO.
*Conducts process audits and follow up closure of open audits.
*Helps department in the root cause analysis and corrective actions of audits findings, tracking to resolution.
*Initiates product/process improvements.
*Helps filing of audits and maintenance of records.
*Monitors and report metrics to meet business needs.
*Prepares reject reports by identifying necessary information for follow up and analyzes rejects/defects for patterns of process errors or other areas of concern.
*Provides immediate feedback to production areas concerning process deviations.
*May be required to facilitate Quality Alert meetings.
*May provide process training
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
*Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
*Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
*Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
*Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
*Typically requires an understanding of basic inspection techniques.
*Demonstrates functional skills.
*Requires basic competency related to function.
*Demonstrates basic functional process knowledge and participates in process.
*Has awareness of Flex techniques.
*Use of the following skills/tools may be required: Electronic Assembly: color code, component, schematics, touch-up, commercial soldering, mechanical assembly, surface mount assembly, point to point wiring; Inspection: bare board, loaded, components, cable/harness, microscope, measuring tools; Mechanical & Electrical Tools: measuring tools; Office Skills: data entry, spreadsheet (PC), software. Typically requires data entry skills
*Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
*Ability to write simple correspondence.
*Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
*Internal certifications such as ESD, forklift, etc.
Scope / Impact:
*Moderate impact, may have influence on multiple programs or areas.
Decision Making / Discretion:
*Limited expectations to make decisions outside immediate work assignments. Decisions affect team
Supervision / Leadership:
*Receives detailed instructions on new assignments. Typically requires moderate amount of supervision
Work Environment:
*While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to work that requires repetitive motion. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Demands:
*While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
*Ensures accurate data collection.
*Conducts internal audits following regulatory, industry and internal quality guidelines including ISO.
*Conducts process audits and follow up closure of open audits.
*Helps department in the root cause analysis and corrective actions of audits findings, tracking to resolution.
*Initiates product/process improvements.
*Helps filing of audits and maintenance of records.
*Monitors and report metrics to meet business needs.
*Prepares reject reports by identifying necessary information for follow up and analyzes rejects/defects for patterns of process errors or other areas of concern.
*Provides immediate feedback to production areas concerning process deviations.
*May be required to facilitate Quality Alert meetings.
*May provide process training
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
*Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
*Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
*Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
*Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
*Typically requires an understanding of basic inspection techniques.
*Demonstrates functional skills.
*Requires basic competency related to function.
*Demonstrates basic functional process knowledge and participates in process.
*Has awareness of Flex techniques.
*Use of the following skills/tools may be required: Electronic Assembly: color code, component, schematics, touch-up, commercial soldering, mechanical assembly, surface mount assembly, point to point wiring; Inspection: bare board, loaded, components, cable/harness, microscope, measuring tools; Mechanical & Electrical Tools: measuring tools; Office Skills: data entry, spreadsheet (PC), software. Typically requires data entry skills
*Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
*Ability to write simple correspondence.
*Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
*Internal certifications such as ESD, forklift, etc.
Scope / Impact:
*Moderate impact, may have influence on multiple programs or areas.
Decision Making / Discretion:
*Limited expectations to make decisions outside immediate work assignments. Decisions affect team
Supervision / Leadership:
*Receives detailed instructions on new assignments. Typically requires moderate amount of supervision
Work Environment:
*While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to work that requires repetitive motion. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Physical Demands:
*While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Application Deadline:
Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job CategoryQualityIs Sponsorship Available?
NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).Flex Austin, Texas, USA Office
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