Quality Assurance Inspector 1

About the Role

Checks the quality of incoming and outgoing products by conducting tests, monitoring production processes, and identifying malfunctions. Ensures that products manufactured meet industry and AS9100 standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducts visual and measurement tests.
• Inspect incoming, in-process material, and finished product under the supervision of the QA Manager, using typical inspection tools such as microscope, calipers, inspection gages, etc.
• Make entries on inspection paperwork and in business system and QA software.
• Monitor production operations to ensure conformance to company specifications.
• Direct assembly adjustments to ensure operations reflect quality standards.
• Ensure products meet customer expectations based on company objectives.
• Communicate the results of inspections and put forward corrective suggestions.
• Ability to lead a QA Project and fully support QA systems and company personnel.
• Maintain positive working relationships with IMC customers and IMC product representatives.
• Ensure compliance in accordance with IMC and AS9100 standards.
• Continuously review department work standards and procedures to ensure correct processes are being followed.
• Maintain a continuous effort to learn all aspects of the department including administrative processes, philosophy, acceptable and preferred internal and external communications, methods, language, and techniques.
• Maintain a high level of cooperation within and between departments.
• Learn the role of other related positions and departments that directly affect IMC’s ability to deliver quality rapidly and on time.
• Seek and practice continuous improvement of product and systematic procedures.
• Always communicate possible improvements to QA Lead+ and direct management.
• Follow and support all safety practices by wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE), following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and complying with safety signs and placards.
• Maintain good housekeeping, communicate unsafe practices and conditions, and report all safety incidents (including near misses).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in quality inspection.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good knowledge about industry products and processes.
• Basic math.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to use measuring devices like gauges, meters, calipers, and computers.
• Documentation and reporting skills.
• Accurate typing skills.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to produce written inspection reports for nonconforming material discrepancies.
• Demonstrate effective follow-up skills with various departments and teams.
• Familiarity with inspection tools such as microscope, calipers, and inspection gages.

Work/Physical Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching may be necessary.
• Individual must be comfortable sitting for long periods of time.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout the facility.
• Repetitive motion (mousing and keyboarding).
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Primarily a standard office environment and frequent walking from office through production facility and to various departments.
• Usually works indoors.
• Exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.
• Exposed to hazardous equipment.
• Exposed to contaminants.

Pay

The hourly rate for this role is $19-$21 per hour.