Kennedy Valve-Quality Assurance Technician - Kennedy Valve

Kennedy Valve, a member of the McWane family of companies, is a gray and ductile iron foundry and computerized machining and assembly company. We have been an active community partner in Elmira, New York, for over 125 years.

People providing peace of mind water solutions.

 To save lives, resources, and property by supplying the best waterworks and fire protection products in the world.

 Our culture is important to us and forms the foundation for everything we do. Successful Team Members will embrace and perform in accordance with our following core values:

Safety:  People Fist – Step Up

 Environment:  Protect Our Communities – Keep It Clean

 Leadership:  I am Always On Stage – First Manage My Own Words & Behaviors

 Accountability:  Lead Myself Well – Own It, Correct It, Learn From It, Move On

 Excellence:  Always Working To Be Better – Value & Add Value

 Trust:  The Speed Of Trust – Build, Don’t Break

 Teamwork:  Help Each Other Be Great – Win Together

 Communication:  Clear, Candid, & Constructive – Right Words, Right Time, Right Way

 WHY KENNEDY VALVE?

Kennedy Valve offers great wages and benefits packages, as well as stability and a sense of team!

• Competitive Salary
• Prorated vacation for the first year of employment.
• 12 Paid Holidays and Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement: 401(k) & Roth IRA – 100% match on first 2% of employee contribution, 50% match on next 2%
• Educational Reimbursement after one year
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plan options

SUMMARY

Assist/support the Quality Management System by providing production expertise to resolve Quality issues within the production operation. Ensure that the product meets customer’s requirements (both internal and external) at each stage of its manufacturing process, conducting relevant testing and where necessary take corrective action to rectify non-conformance issues. Report quality issues data, ensuring the Quality Management System is adhered to at all stages. 

OB DUTIES

• Assist in daily review of production quality performance by monitoring non-conforming part (NCP) trends, and the development of NCP reduction plans.
• Assist the Quality Supervisor in the development & delivery of product specific Quality Training for all employees.
• Partner with Engineering to ensure product(s) are being manufactured in compliance to Company and Customer specifications.
• Supports Kennedy Valve’s ISO 9001 Certification Standards.
• Assists the Quality Supervisor with maintaining the Supplier Quality Performance database.
• Perform analysis of customer returns or non-conforming material for root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Assist with the generation of Quality Department inspections, logs, and reports (SIR, Holiday Free, Incoming Inspection)
• Ensure measurement equipment is calibrated, validated, and properly maintained.
• Engage team members in the identification of improvement opportunities and relevant countermeasures and controls.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in quality engineering or assurance preferred, or a minimum of two (2) years of Quality Control experience.

• Six Sigma Certification or Experience is Preferred.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Proven results to work cohesively within a team. 

REQUIRED TRAITS

• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office Applications; specifically, Excel and Word. Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read blueprints and use precise measurement tools, such as a micrometer and caliper.
• Attention to detail through ambitious goal setting and productive project management.
• Projects a consistent, reliable presence that inspires calm and confidence in our team members.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing for extended periods of time, walking throughout the facility, ability to lift 50lbs as required.

Work Environment

• Exposed to elements, such as cold, heat, noise, dust, odors, fumes, etc.
• Work time is spent on the manufacturing floor and in a managerial office.
• Potential for alternating rotation of 1st and 2nd shifts.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with federal, state, or local law.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Kennedy Valve Co. is a drug-free workplace and reserves the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed. Kennedy Valve is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. Kennedy Valve will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (IA - gender identity), (CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.