2 Cummins Quality Inspector Jobs

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of NPD Parts : Lead the development of New Product Development (NPD) parts through a structured Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process, adhering to program timelines.
• Design Quality Reviews : Coordinate detailed design quality reviews with supplier technical teams and the product engineering team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work in cross-functional teams, including Sourcing, Product Engineering (PE), and Supplier Teams, to complete project deliverables as per the Value Package Introduction (VPI) process.
• Source Release Activity : Complete source release activities and ensure timely project launches.
• Supplier Corrective Actions : Manage the supplier corrective action process, including containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for Field Issue Resolution Group (FIRG) issues reported during the VPI program.
• Quality Tools Utilization : Ensure suppliers effectively use quality tools such as the Cummins Quality Management System (CQMS) database and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Supplier Performance Measurement : Measure supplier quality performance according to established procedures and drive improvements to meet targets.
• Continuous Improvement : Facilitate continuous improvement activities to reduce defects using various Supplier Quality Improvement (SQI) tools.
• Training and Awareness : Provide awareness and training on the CQMS database to suppliers.
• Product Requirements Compliance : Work with suppliers to ensure all product requirements are met, including Parts Source Release(s), PPAP, and MQV management.
• Project Updates : Prepare project updates on supplier part development and communicate timely with stakeholders.
• Plant and SQI Deliverables : Collaborate closely with supplier and plant teams to meet plant and SQI deliverables.
• Quality System Compliance : Ensure compliance with quality systems such as ISO/TS 16949 and deliver satisfactory product quality.

Experience:

• Significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.

Competencies:

• Action Oriented : Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively : Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Customer Focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Decision Quality : Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Manages Conflict : Handling conflict situations effectively, with minimal noise.
• Resourcefulness : Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Measurement Science : Analyzing measurement processes to identify and quantify sources of measurement uncertainty relevant to applied measurement science.
• Quality Process Management : Proficient application of quality tools and methods (e. g. , APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, Capability studies, Process Audit, inspection, test) to ensure product, process, and service quality.
• Values Differences : Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Laboratory Management : Leading technical resources while managing the business aspects of a laboratory, ensuring compliance with certifications and accreditations.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.