A leading automotive supplier is looking for an experienced quality expert to inspect weld seams on safety-relevant body components. The project involves ensuring the highest quality standards through non-destructive testing methods.
- Typical tasks: Independently plan, perform and evaluate non-destructive tests (NDT), especially visual testing (VT) and ultrasonic testing (UT). Create and manage test plans and work instructions. Detailed documentation of test results in CAQ systems. Analyze defect patterns and initiate corrective actions in close coordination with welding and production planning. Calibration and maintenance of test equipment.
- Relevant technologies/tools: Ultrasonic testing devices, endoscopes, videoscopes, CAQ software (e.g. Babtec, QSYS), knowledge of standards DIN EN ISO 9712, ISO 5817, and relevant VDA volumes.
- KPIs/success metrics: First Pass Yield (FPY) > 98%, reduction of internal defect rate (PPM), zero-error tolerance for safety-critical seams (escape rate = 0), on-time completion of test orders.
- Key challenges: Assess complex seam geometries under time pressure. Clear interpretation of test results and distinguishing acceptable irregularities from critical defects. Enforcing quality standards with production.
- Deliverables: Completed test reports, detailed failure analyses and reports, updated work and test instructions, contributions to FMEAs (failure mode and effects analysis).
- Best practices: Regular team alignment (shopfloor management), continuous improvement of testing processes (CIP), raising awareness and training of production staff.