FC Lighting | Solid State Luminaires
3609 Swenson Ave., St. Charles, IL, US
Company Description
FC Lighting | Solid State Luminaires is a well-established manufacturer of architectural exterior and interior commercial LED lighting based in the Western suburbs of Chicago. We manufacture architectural LED lighting for high-end aesthetic installations with an incomparable value for quality solutions. The performance of LED-based lighting depends heavily on the key elements of fixture design. FC Lighting maximizes efficiency and fixture longevity through minimizing performance-robbing thermal build-up and controlling excessive and wasteful beam spread. Our product lines include: Step Lights, Cylinders, In-grounds, Pendants, Exterior Decor, Bollards, and Directional Wall lighting for exterior and interior applications.
Position Summary
This position is the organization’s “Champion of Quality” and is responsible for implementing, managing and improving quality management systems, policies, practices and procedures related to manufacturing environments.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- Creates, documents and maintains quality management systems; internally, for both incoming receiving, fabrication and final assembly testing, and for suppliers
- Completes internal quality system and compliance audits for all quality management systems
- Investigates customer complaints and internal nonconformance reports, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation, through teamwork and participation from department managers
- Coordinates RMA’s and debit memos for produced and purchased products
- Drives continual improvements of quality management systems based upon internal audits.
- Completes supplier qualifications and audits when required and when necessary
- Develops and manages standard operating procedures, detailed work instructions and quality assurance forms in collaboration with Department Managers
- Provides regularly reporting on quality issues and implements corrective actions when adverse trends are identified.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications Competencies Required
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Passionate
- Pride in your Work
- Team Player
- Can-Do Attitude
- Integrity
FC|SSL Lighting Inc. Traits Required:
- Driven to succeed – Burning desire to win.
- Perseverance – Never gives up and refuses to lose.
- Intelligent – Ability to learn quickly, internalize and retain.
- Resourceful and Creative – Ability to analyze problems/issues from various angles.
- Organized and Ability to Multi-Task – Ability to make sense out of chaos.
Skills & Abilities
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Education:
Bachelor’s or Technical Degree in an engineering-related field required
Intermediate knowledge of global 8D problem-solving method
5 years of quality-related experience in mechanical and electrical engineering in a manufacturing environment
Experience:
Ability to read electrical wiring diagrams
Experience with metal fabrication machinery and their processes
Experience with safety compliance programs (ETL, UL, NSF)
Intermediate knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma and 5S principles
Applicable knowledge of SQC, TQC, SPC, TQM quality principles
Quality Control measurement tools (Calipers, Torque tools, electrical) (TIG, MMA etc.)
Computer Skills:
Advanced Microsoft Office skills required, ability to interface with ERP system (Epicor 10 preferred), 3-D Design software (SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD)
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Amount of Travel Required: 0%