International Automotive Components

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General Description Serve as Technical liason to IAC Plants, Quality, Engineering, & OEM's for complete gage life cycle. Assures standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in designing, building, and modifying gages to meet customer quality requirements and make sure best practices are being used, prioritized work loads, review program timing weekly and maintain status in the IAC Prolink tooltab, and reviewing gage designs prior to release. Supervises gage designs to assure effective measuring techniques for the corporations products that adhere to corporate quality specifications and all references to industry standards Evaluates gage design and build for functional ease of use in set up, certification, calibration, check methods and repair relative to IAC gage standards. Provides support for various projects relative to functional gages and inspection systems Approves design and build for component and assembly fixtures that meet plant operations and inspection method requirements per customer standards Completes tasks and gage design projects in a collaborative environment to ensure quality requirements are met Reviews outside supplier quotes on cost, timing, and delivery. Writes purchase orders and establish budgets as needed. Develops supplier base that meets corporate cost and quality requirements Works with appropriate PDT's and engineering departments to address component print issues Collaborates on necessary documentation updates (SQC’s, SPC’s, etc) to support functional gages Performs within the departmental objectives for time and quality. Creates timelines and deliverable lists to ensure on time project completion. Owns the approval authority for functional gage design changes Assists in the disposition for failed functional gage calibrations and R&R’s Recommends new gage technologies Troubleshoot complex gage or measurement system malfunctions Monitor key program deliverables from award through PPAP Provide lead on gage quotes for new customer program RFQs Provide support on FTF (fast track fixtures) with 3D printed details for certain programs i.e. service, prototype and pilot builds, etc. Required Knowledge and Skill Sets: Proven knowledge and experience in interior products Strong knowledge of GD&T/datum strategies/gage/manufacturing/assembly processes with a thorough understanding of gage design, development, and measurement principles Proficient with Microsoft Office applications Strong leadership along with excellent oral, written and communication skills. Able to work in a team environment. Strong sense of urgency Strong presentation skills Comfortable presenting to high levels of management (both IAC and customer) Able and willing to travel to IAC plants, supplier and customer sites to provide onsite support as needed