QC Lab Inspector

About the role

Quality Inspector at MGS Richfield and MGS Germantown team. Current openings for both Day and Night Shift. Work hours are 7:00 to 7:00 under a 2-2-3 rotation, working 3 days one week (36 hours) and 4 days the next (48 hours). Would need to train on 8 hour day shift.

Responsibilities

• Learn and master all necessary areas of the quality system.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Knowledgeable in inspection criteria (Visual Inspection Criteria (VIC), Quality Alerts, Inspection Reports (IR).)
• Read and understand customer drawings and specifications.
• Collect and perform thorough inspections of molded and assembled components to ensure they meet specified quality standards, regulations, and safety requirements including: Visual Inspections, Measurements, Functional Test Methods.
• Identify and document defects, discrepancies, or non-conformances in products or processes.
• Determine whether defects are within acceptable tolerances or require corrective actions.
• Record inspection results, measurements, and other relevant data accurately and in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, defects, and corrective actions taken to correct the issue.
• Operate various testing and measurement equipment such as coordinate measuring machines, vision systems, moisture, and force testing to accurately assess product dimensions and characteristics.
• Communicate with production supervision to align with daily production schedule.
• Collaborate with production team, engineers, and other stakeholders to communicate quality issues, recommend corrective actions, and ensure the products meet quality expectations.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineers for Root Cause Analysis investigations for defects or quality issues, aiming to identifying underlying problems and contributing factors to aid in prevention of future re-occurrences.
• Audit in-process records assuring process is in defined limits.
• Initiate non-conformance alerts and notify Quality Technician and/or Management.
• Confirm failed inspection results using co-workers, additional production samples, and/or documented resources.
• Communicate non-conformance to production line lead and/or supervision.
• Facilitate containment activity with Operation personnel.
• Assist Operations with the documentation and handling of nonconforming products.
• Assist with training of new inspectors on quality control procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Communicate shift notes with previous and following Quality Inspectors and/or Quality Technicians to ensure correct and accurate interpretation of information.
• Support new product introduction activities as needed.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly housekeeping within the lab and applicable part retain areas.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with basic Quality Instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauge, gage pins, and go/no-go gages.
• Must be able to read basic prints.
• Working knowledge of Coordinate Measuring Machine, OGP Vision System, Instron, Keyence, and manual gages is a plus.
• Experience working with a team.
• Interested in learning about quality.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Disability
• Life
• FSA
• Vacation
• Holidays