QA/QC Inspector Level 1

About the role

Ensure the quality of items received, stored, and distributed, the quality of workmanship in inspection processes, and compliance with specifications and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Quality Management System is carried out to achieve planned results.
• Construct and maintain inspection job books and verify accuracy before releasing items for distribution.
• Maintain required inspection documentation for received, stored, and shipped items, including packing lists, certificates of conformance, and inspection records.
• Perform incoming inspections of all materials and items received into the distribution center:
  • Conduct dimensional, quantity, and condition inspections based on the purchase order, packing list, or applicable drawings and specifications.
  • Review MTR's, certificates of conformance, and other supplier documentation to confirm that materials are in accordance with requirements.
• Quality control inspections of items throughout receiving, storage, order fulfillment, and packaging processes:
  • Conduct and document final inspection.
  • Record and save inspection and test reports to the appropriate job books.
• Provide quality support for outbound shipping, including verifying accuracy of picked and packed orders prior to shipment.
• Perform detailed visual and dimensional inspection of items in receiving, storage, and prior to outbound shipment to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and packaging requirements.
• Make accept/reject decisions on products and suggest possible corrections to processes or equipment to prevent recurring problems.
• Ensure items being shipped to customers meet the specifications required, including proper packaging, labeling, and documentation.
• Ensure materials and items received for distribution are inspected and meet Engineering and customer specifications.
• Interface with Management, Operations and Purchasing on discrepant materials.
• Participate in process and product reviews to understand what role quality plays in new items and distribution workflows.
• Review customer PO Quality Flow downs to ensure customer requirements are understood and distributed to the appropriate departments.
• Participate in Internal Audits, External Audits, and Management Reviews.
• Support and participate in the organization's continual improvement program to conform to ISO 9001 and understand the implications of not complying with the quality management system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent secondary education.
• Bachelor's degree, a plus.
• Experience as described below may be accepted in lieu of education.
• Must be willing to obtain certifications as noted below:
  • ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI).
  • Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Operator Certification.
  • OSHA 10-30 Hour Program.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in quality assurance/quality control.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment a plus.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of quality systems processes and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and follow instructions, drawings or blueprints, specifications, safety signs/warnings and other job-related materials as needed.
• Knowledge of specifications and tolerances.
• Ability to use necessary measuring equipment.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Good analytical thinking.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure of schedules.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plans with company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP):
  • Allows employees to own stock in the company without having to purchase shares.
  • Retirement account balances for ESOP companies are 2.5 times higher.
  • ESOP companies grow 2.5 times faster than those without employee ownership.
  • Research shows employee-owned companies are superior in performance, employee benefits and employee morale.