1st Shift Quality Auditor

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Job Summary

Responsible for inspecting raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure they meet company quality standards and customer specifications.

General Responsibilities


* Perform all duties safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, applicable local, provincial/state, and federal regulations, and the Collective Agreement.


* Support team objectives by assisting with related tasks and responsibilities as required.


* Maintain awareness of and comply with Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Quality Management System (IATF 16949) requirements, understanding how individual responsibilities affect environmental performance and product quality.


* Demonstrate leadership through sound decision-making, fairness, consistency, and positive motivation to promote employee engagement and performance.


* Ensure personnel performing work that affects product quality are competent through ongoing training, education, skills development, and relevant experience.


* Perform additional duties as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor to support changing operational requirements.

Specific Responsibilities

Paint Line Color Lab


* Inspect painted parts from the paint line and record defects in the quality system.


* Obtain the daily paint schedule and compare color specifications using BYK color measurement equipment.


* Remove one part from each production program for color evaluation, adhesion testing, and film build measurements for primer, basecoat, and clearcoat.


* Perform visual color evaluations under daylight, Horizon, and Cool White Fluorescent (CWF) lighting conditions.


* Inspect fascia assemblies for proper assembly and apply approval stamp when requirements are met.


* Monitor, document, and report paint defects, scrap levels, and quality audit results.


* Determine the disposition of painted products by issuing rework orders or placing product on hold for further evaluation.

In-Process Inspection


* Inspect containers and assemblies for proper assembly, including missing or incorrectly installed clips and paint quality.


* Verify packaging meets company and customer requirements.


* Monitor inspection points throughout production to confirm rejected products are nonconforming; notify the Assembly Supervisor when discrepancies are identified.


* Conduct routine production patrols to ensure work instructions and quality procedures are being followed.


* Audit injection molding machines and approve first-off parts before they proceed to the next operation.

Hard Gate Inspection


* Perform 100% inspection of finished products ...