Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer II
Department: Quality Assurance
Reports To: Senior Director, Development Operations & Engineering
Hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, M – F, (may be negotiable)
Pay Scale: $80K-$82K, depending on experience

SUMMARY
The Quality Assurance Engineer helps IntriPlex meet and exceed supplier, internal process and customer quality requirements. This engineer is a critical team member that communicates and interacts closely with internal and external teams, including Product Engineering, Stamping and Post Processing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As follows. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and optimize material, part and assembly inspection methods and plans with support from the Quality Assurance Technician(s) through close interaction with Product Engineering and Stamping Technology
• Act as backup to the Quality Assurance Technician(s) for inspection program creation using Nikon VMR vision, Nikon VMA vision and touch, Keyence LM vision and touch, Keyence VR optical profilometer and other similar measurement systems
• Conduct measurement system analysis to understand and improve gage capability
• Act as backup to the Quality Assurance Technician(s) for the creation and maintenance of InfinityQS Proficient SPC system projects to track, communicate and act upon inspection data
• Support the evaluation and qualification of new material and component suppliers, including supplier visits as required
• Resolve supplier quality issues utilizing IntriPlex non-conforming material and corrective and preventative action systems and by visiting suppliers as needed
• Respond to customer complaints and help to drive internal corrective and preventative actions
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering on process capability and improvement studies
• Support quality management system, customer audits and new certifications of IntriPlex
• Support customer qualifications of IntriPlex and new products
• Generate and communicate customer data packages

CAPABILITIES

• Ability to collaborate and communicate well with different internal and external teams
• Technical writing and presentation
• Windows-based PC applications (MS Office), Excel VBA programming, etc.
• SPC methods and data analysis using Excel or software such as MiniTab; DOE and Six Sigma experience preferred
• SPC data management systems and programming, InfinityQS Proficient preferred
• GD&T and ANSI Y14.5 drawing interpretation
• Understanding and definition of inspection fixtures through CAD and prints
• Vision and touch probe CMM programming, Nikon VMR, Nikon VMA, Keyence LM and Keyence VR preferred
• Precision contact measurement tool specification, selection and use
• Measurement system/gage capability analysis
• Gage correlation
• Process capability analysis
• Visual inspection methods and standards
• Quality management system experience, ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 preferred
• Automotive industry and rechargeable battery technology experience preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

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 for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Language Skills: Solid oral and written communication skills
• Math Skills: Strong math skills, and problem-solving ability necessary.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Physical Demands: Occasional lifting (50 lbs maximum). Domestic and international travel.
• Work Environment: Typical desk/office environment, some work in press room, tool room, clean room and lab areas. Some exposure to loud manufacturing operation noise

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• BS, mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Three years minimum relevant work experience

IntriPlex Technologies is a global leader in high volume, precision metal stamping and forming technology, well-recognized for engineering excellence, product quality, and a broad product innovation portfolio across multiple industries. Today, IntriPlex places a growing focus on advancing battery technology with critical breakthrough stamping solutions for prismatic and cylindrical battery cell components. Our customers choose us to partner with them for innovative precision metal stamping solutions. We’re headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. We manufacture in the USA and Thailand.

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Job Title: Tool & Die Maker
Department: Manufacturing
Reports To: Program Manager, Stamping Technology
Hours: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm, M-F
Pay Scale: $40 – $50 per hour, depending on experience

SUMMARY
The Tool & Die Maker will perform maintenance, trials, and troubleshoot complex stamp and dies. The position is a key part of a close-working manufacturing and engineering group that supports our internal and external customers and the operations of the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As follows. Other duties may be assigned.

• Requires general knowledge of construction and maintenance of progressive metal stamping dies and ability to actively engage in new product/part development.
• Sets up and operates all basic machine tools, mills, lathes, grinders, and machinist hand tools.
• Capability to grind die components to +/-.0001” tolerance on tool steel and carbide is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of shop inspection procedures, mechanical, optical, and computer-assisted measuring equipment.
• Understanding of SPC manufacturing environment.
• Analyzes and interprets specifications, including blueprints, engineering sketches, and verbal information.
• Requires general knowledge of various tool steels and their application.
• General knowledge of jigs and fixtures, automated machinery, and basic shop machine maintenance.
• This job requires the ability to work in multiple locations and/or to relocate to a different state.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

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 for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals.  Ability to respond to common inquiries.
• Math Skills: Strong math skills, and problem-solving ability necessary.
• Reasoning Ability: Analytical skills necessary to maintain and troubleshoot precision, high-speed progressive dies.
• Physical Demands: Proper lifting techniques are required.  Extended periods of standing may be required. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion.
• Work Environment: May require occasional exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, and mandatory hearing protection. For the most part, room temperatures are ambient lighting with traditional office equipment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Two years of technical school, and ten years of experience in tool and die making specifically progressive tooling. Previous involvement with new product development activities including tooling and process advancement working closely with tool designers preferred. Managerial experience is considered a plus.

IntriPlex Technologies is a global leader in high volume, precision metal stamping and forming technology, well-recognized for engineering excellence, product quality, and a broad product innovation portfolio across multiple industries. Today, IntriPlex places a growing focus on advancing battery technology with critical breakthrough stamping solutions for prismatic and cylindrical battery cell components. Our customers choose us to partner with them for innovative precision metal stamping solutions. We’re headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. We manufacture in the USA and Thailand.

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