Quality Assurance Inspector II
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · Muncie, IN · 1 wk ago
Quality AssuranceFull-time
About the role
The Quality Inspector role involves day-to-day product and process audits that monitor production activities and generate performance data for the High Voltage / eLocker areas. This also includes collecting and maintaining build records and documentations while rotating through the facility to build broad product knowledge.
Key responsibilities
- Process non-conforming material in production departments
- Troubleshoot issues and make recommendations
- Conduct product audits/inspections on major subassemblies and final products during and after production has completed their operations to see if the unit meets specifications and needs of fitness for use
- Conduct in-process monitoring while product is being assembled and recording the associated defect data
- Provide audit coverage and complete audit summaries for review with Quality Supervisor and distribution
- Complete documentation requirements, e.g. Change Control, Height Sheets, Weights, Unit Folders, Inspection Records
- Act as a resource for problem–solving within departments
- Perform Quality System audits
- Maintain weld and crimp monitoring and sampling program
- Obtain all necessary documentation required to do in-process monitoring and audit functions, e.g. inspection plans, routings, prints, customer contracts, etc.
Qualifications and experience
- High School Degree or equivalent required
- Prior Quality Inspection experience preferred
- Ability to read engineering drawing
- Specific knowledge in core manufacturing process areas (welding, mechanical, electrical, paint)
- Ability to look up, read, understand and interpret assembly instructions, prints, drawings or other documentation
- Interpret measurements, read measuring devices (gauges, calipers, etc.)
- Make mathematical calculations
- Computer proficiency with MS Office applications, to enter, manipulate and graph data
- Collaborate and interact effectively with a variety of other team members (assemblers, engineers, managers)
- Adaptability to confidently move from one task to another in a positive manner
- Problem-solving abilities; identifying process problems and non-conformances
- Strong teamwork and verbal communication skills; able to point out errors in a constructive manner
- Demonstrate initiative and work ethic to work unsupervised and initiate action when required
- Continuous improvement-minded
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time-Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
- Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
- Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs