Our success is rooted in the over 3,400 passionate team members that drive excellence in our business every day. We are proud to employ industry experts in the tire world as well as tremendous talent from other industries helping to create an environment where diversity of thought, leadership, continuous improvement and excellence are things we value most. Our growth and success as a company is dependent upon attracting and retaining the very best talent and we take that as our top priority. We work every day to ensure we take care of our employees by offering a total rewards package that includes competitive insurance coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans that include company matching contributions. We provide an atmosphere where employees can thrive by investing in development through tuition reimbursement and student loan pay down programs. We pride ourselves on being a company that offers lifelong career with opportunities to grow within or across different fields of expertise. Whether you’re in Finance, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Human Resources, working the shop floor, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or any other field of expertise, The Carlstar Group offers an exciting opportunity in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Check first piece to ensure correctness and conformance to specifications.
• Conduct random audits of production and record any non-conformances found.
• Perform / assist in sorting / rework of product including purchased components as needed.
• Record any variance from specifications. Take follow-up action to ensure corrective actions.
• Inform Area Production Supervisor if product is out of specification and when processes are not being followed.
• Lead / assist root cause & corrective action identification.
• Report unresolved quality problems to Quality Manager.
• Perform measurement on tooling as required.
• Inspect incoming material for compliance with specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawing and sketches.
• Check chemical process results and report out of specification conditions.
• Calibrate and control all inspection gauges and other inspection test equipment.
• Fill out proper documentation if product is out of specification.
• Review and document customer return issues, enter findings into the appropriate quality system documentation . Analyze customer returns to validate the claim as well assist in root cause analysis
• Conduct process audits to verify process stability.
• Perform other such duties as may be required.

Required Experience and Education

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications. Microsoft Excel experience preferred
• Knowledge of, quality specifications and measuring equipment

Desired Experience and Education

• Previous quality auditing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Training and experience in quality and/or auditing functions.

Personal Trait Profile

• Willingness to work any shift. Able to work overtime hours as required
• Self-starter; ability to take care of the details.
• Team player who can take direction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; prepare clear, concise and accurate documentation, reports of work performed and other written materials.
• Must keep skills current to meet continuing applications development assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective customer focused working relationships with managers, customers, vendors, consultants, employees and others encountered in the course of work.