Production Quality Technician - ThyssenKrupp North America, Inc. - Terre Haute, IN

About ThyssenKrupp

thyssenkrupp AG (TK) is a leading global diversified technology and materials group based in Essen, Germany. It has 160,000 employees in nearly 80 countries working with passion and expertise to develop technologies, products and services for sustainable progress. Their skills and commitment are the basis for our success. In fiscal year 2013/2014, the Group generated sales of €41 billion (approximately $51.7 billion).

Globally, the company comprises seven business areas (BA): Steel Europe, Steel Americas, Materials Services, Elevator Technologies, Components Technologies, Plant Technologies and Marine Systems, which serve clients across the automotive, aerospace, industrial and chemical sectors.

In North America, thyssenkrupp companies offer a range of products and services, including: high-performance alloys, automotive components, elevators, escalators and moving walks, material trading, handling and logistics, plant construction and industrial services. In fiscal year 2013/2014, thyssenkrupp companies in North America employed approximately 20,500 people and generated sales of €9 billion (approximately $11.4 billion) in Canada, the United States and Mexico.

In 2011, thyssenkrupp adopted a regional organizational structure to streamline decision-making and take advantage of synergies as well as accelerate new product and service development in the region. As a result, the Group established a new North American headquarters, thyssenkrupp North America, Inc. (TKNA), based in Chicago, Illinois. TKNA provides integrated strategic direction and services for all thyssenkrupp companies in Canada, the United States and Mexico and helps identify new markets and opportunities for growth in the region.

Business Area

thyssenkrupp Presta North America is a global leader in automotive components technology and the leading steering systems supplier for the automotive industry. thyssenkrupp Presta North America provides the industry with high-quality manual and electric steering columns, rack and pinion steering gears, and electric power assisted steering gears. thyssenkrupp Presta North America is part of the thyssenkrupp Presta AG group, headquartered in Eschen, Liechtenstein. In 2003, our manufacturing facility was established in the South Industrial Park of Terre Haute, Indiana. Beginning with just one assembly line, a handful of employees and 58,000 square feet, the company has grown to over 450 employees and 224,000 square feet. In addition, we have an office on northeast side of Indianapolis where the Procurement and Supplier Development Department, Business Development and Product Engineering are now located. We have a third location in Troy, Michigan which houses our Sales Engineering, Logistics Distribution Center for USA, and Customer Resident Engineering.

Job Description

Plans and conducts activities concerned with the quality assurance of industrial processes, materials, and products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans and conducts the analysis, inspection, and tests to assure the quality of products. Includes incoming inspection, first/last piece inspection, IP testing, etc.
  


• Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
  


• Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with company policies and procedures.
  


• Contributes actively to the reduction of failure costs like scrap, downtime, and rework.
  


• Prepares reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities.
  


• Directs technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities.
  


• Maintains a working knowledge of government, customer and industry quality assurance codes and standards.
  

• Stops production in case of a non-conformity.
  


• Supports production in case of quality issues, which are supplier or process related.
  


• Tracks and manages storage and flow of nonconforming and suspect material.
  


• Supports production in the assembly of high quality products while achieving all SQDC targets by representing Quality in SQDC.
  


• Applies problem solving methodology to ongoing issues on the shop floor.
  


• Supports supplier quality in accordance with ISO 16949, TKT-Presta Group, and customer specific requirements with the expectations of reducing quality costs attributed to poor supplier quality, and total customer satisfaction.
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of TKA-PTH products, and manufacturing technology. Comprehensive understanding the QS 9000 (AIAG SPC, FMEA, PPAP, APQP and MSA manuals) requirements and the FORD/CHRYSLER/BMW customer requirements. Able to apply all corporate documents from the TKA-Presta group as well as internal TKA-PTH documents.

Education and/or Experience:

Associates degree or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer and Technology Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; MS Office software package, SAP-enterprise resource planning software quality module, Lotus Notes Applications, QS-STAT software tool, Z-Point, PLM software, Gage Track. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the usage of test equipment like hand gages, comparator, plug gages, various test stands, basic CMM handling.

Legal Text

ThyssenKrupp Presta North America LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law.

Additional information

To learn more about thyssenkrupp in North America, please visit our website:

https://www.thyssenkrupp-north-america.com