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WESCO Quality Control Associate in Olathe, Kansas
As a Quality Control Associate, you will be responsible for maintaining a Quality Plan with our customers to cover an inspection process of materials and/or products for conformance to specifications. You will also be responsible of quality control processes, covering support for customers’ non-conformity investigation and solution, as well production processes, including the eventual support to customers related to testing techniques.
Responsibilities:
Obtain the quality control requirements based on customer's documents, as well applicable to industry standards, to assure the quality of products the first time.
Verify product/material meets requirements of CSA specifications and customer’s unique specifications. Compares products with work order and drawing for conformance.
Maintain all testing/calibration of equipment.
Maintain up-to-date records of required third party inspections and calibrations of testing equipment.
Examine product/material for defects. Reject defective product/materials and records type of defect.
Monitor performance in required areas and according to agreed-upon standards.
Work with customers and suppliers where quality issues are impacted and/or affected.
Process sales orders and pulls inventory. Package and protect product, as required.
Maintain database (MS Excel).
Develop/improve internal and external processes and procedures.
Host internal and external audits to meet ISO 9001 std.
Other duties and tasks, as assigned
Qualifications:
High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
2+ years of industry experience preferred
2+ years of quality assurance / control experience preferred
ISO 9001 Auditor experience preferred
Working knowledge of a computer-based ERP systems preferred
Working knowledge of quality management systems preferred
Knowledge of 6 Sigma and or Lean Manufacturing Principals preferred
Strong working knowledge of medium and high voltage electrical components preferred
Ability to read and interpret drawings, datasheets and technical documentation
Ability read test reports and make appropriate and accurate recommendations
Excellent knowledge of MS Office (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook)
Excellent English written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated experience knowledge of Supply Chain processes, such as Sales and Operations Planning, MRP, Forecasting, Demand and Supply Planning, Indirect Procurement, Materials Management and Logistics.
Experience with supply chain applications for Planning, Inventory Optimization and Network Design (Blue Yonder, JDC, Tools Group, O9, Oracle, SAP, SAS, APO)
Excellent communication and support skills. Ability to explain complex concepts and analytics to non-technical audience. Translate user requirements into actionable data.
Aptitude for blending quantitative and qualitative data to tell relevant story
Excellent multi-tasking skills, ability to prioritize and handle many projects at once with ever shifting priorities and deadlines with ability to track and manage progress.
A flexible, dynamic, self-demanding and proactive individual; able to motivate him/herself and others; easily accepts constructive input from others and can lead cross functional teams to drive for best results in environment with competing objectives.
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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