Quality Inspector

**DESCRIPTION**

**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.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**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 mínimal 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.
- **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.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Experience**:

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

**Job** Quality

**Organization** Cummins Inc.

**Role Category** On-site

**Job Type** Shop

**ReqID** 2407858

**Relocation Package** Yes