at CTS Corporation in Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States
Job Description
CTS Corporation
This is a fully onsite role based out of our office in Lisle, IL
About Us:
We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).
Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy.
Position Summary
Works in conjunction with other team members to improve customer satisfaction and reduce cost of quality through waste reduction. Plan and implement continuous improvement activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead/participate in problem solving activities:
- Leads and participates in problem solving activities using various quality tools (8D, 5 Why, Pareto charts, etc.) to address deficiencies in production performance vs established goals. This includes customer and internal issues and supplier quality issues. Monitor and report on root cause resolution activities
- Lead/participate in continuous improvement activities:
- Leads and participates in continuous improvement activities using lean methodologies. These activities are proactive, rather than reactive, in nature as much as possible. Subjects of continuous improvement activities include Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, cost reduction through VA/VE, suggestions to eliminate waste in process, and quality improvement/ variation reduction initiatives.
- Manage the Quality Management System: Ensure the QMS meets certification & customer requirements. Monitor progress against strategic quality-related goals to drive continuous improvement. Represent the site for certification audits and customer audits. Lead corrective actions for audit findings.
- Provide significant direct everyday support and guidance to manufacturing personnel.
- Establish and communicate quality standards: Establishes quality standards and communicates them to involved personnel. This activity includes a wide range of activities from establishing visual standards to disposition of MRB’s.
- Communicate with Customers and Suppliers Quality issues: Communicates with both customers and suppliers on quality-related concerns, quality system improvement, and continuous improvement projects. Represents the company in this regard. Activities include negotiation of quality standards, establishing mutual action plans, and making presentations.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.PI269983646
