Product Release Specialist

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Product Release Specialist

LOCATION: Quality Assurance

REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Lab Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY: The Product Release Specialist authorizes the release of parts for shipment by verifying that all specified processes and data required in the control plan(s) and production work orders, testing and customer documentation are complete.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Verification of Work Order and Control Plan requirements are complete. For example: inspection records, measurements and/or data (QuickInspect, Outgoing, etc.) are complete and meet control plan requirements (count, capability, etc.).

1. Completes and files necessary release documentation per control plan and work instructions.

1. Coordinates parts movement in IQMS software system to a shippable location following release for shipment.

1. Analyze and correct any discrepancies with part release. Work with others to determine root cause for discrepancies and corrections to eliminate future problems.

1. Work with Production and Quality to improve data collection.

1. Daily review parts with special handling requirements per inventory and shipment schedules and work to complete product release requirements for finished goods and shipping.

1. Expedites part release to assure on time shipment.

1. Responsible for the creation and closure of MRB records daily.

1. Responsible for moving or scrapping MRB parts per MRB record.

1. Other duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Education/Experience. High school education coursework or GED required. Post high school education or experience in manufacturing preferred.
2. Computer Skills. Knowledge of Windows based programs such as Outlook and Word. Experience with and ERP system or manufacturing software such as IQMS preferred.
3. Language Skills. Ability to read, comprehend, and utilize instructions and short correspondence with coworkers and supervisors. Ability to effectively present information to other employees, in one-on-one and small group situations. Ability to write correspondence as needed. Communicates effectively with team members in order to assure any rework needs are completed on time to meet customer shipment requirements.
4. Mathematical Skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read and understand specification drawings for inspection purposes.
5. Reasoning Ability. Ability to understand written and verbal instructions. Ability to analyze problems that deal with a number of variables. Ability to analyze reports and read data to make recommendation. Ability to problem solve to fine root-cause.
6. Other Skills and Abilities. Must be a self starter and have the ability to apply previously learned information to similar situations. Willingness to attend classes or training to enhance and update knowledge and skills. Leadership skills necessary to successful complete tasks through others to meet customer and business requirements.
7. Supervisory Responsibilities. None.
8. Physical Demands. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to sit/stand and use hand to manipulate very small parts or tweezers. Frequent movement throughout the facility is required. May be required to move or transport up to 55 lbs. Normal or corrected to normal vision is required with good color vision, close vision, and ability to use microscope and adjust focus.
9. Work Environment. The duties of this job are executed in a climate-controlled environment with few temperature or humidity extremes. Noise levels will vary from very low to moderate depending on the location that the work is performed within the facility. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Use of safety glasses is required.

The description given is intended only to provide information about the general nature of the job and is not an all-inclusive list of the job duties, skills or abilities.

Employment with Accumold is “at will”, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate employment at any time and for any or no reason.