Quality Assurance Inspector (Manufacturing)

About the role

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to join our manufacturing quality team. The ideal candidate has a creative, innovative approach to their work, offers truthful observations and recommendations, and is highly organized and methodical with a strong attention to detail. This role is based out of our recently expanded, climate-controlled manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions associated with quality assurance operations, including inspection, auditing, documentation, troubleshooting, and calibration tasks.
• Use programs to collect and evaluate data to assess and document results of quality assurance and control processes.
• Conduct in-process and final inspection of materials, parts, assemblies, and finished goods to maintain quality in accordance with FuelCell Energy specifications and ISO9001 standards.
• Accurately use standard measuring tools such as eye loupes, pin gauges, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, profilometers, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM).
• Perform inspections, product, and process audits in a manufacturing environment.
• Monitor critical equipment and instrumentation.
• Assist in developing methods and procedures for quality assurance and control.
• Identify and communicate quality issues and offer ideas for improvement.
• Draft procedures, work instructions, test methods, training plans, checklists, and assist with validating or troubleshooting testing methods.
• Consult with Manufacturing and/or Engineering on quality issues.
• Communicate audit, inspection, and nonconformance issues via email and/or reports.
• Schedule and facilitate MRB (Material Review Board) and other meetings.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Responsible for inspector evaluation exams and assist with employee assessments for visual inspection competence.
• Provide training and support to manufacturing associates.
• Maintain the calibration system, tools, gages, and fixtures.
• Schedule CMM service and calibration.
• Attend PCN meetings and upload information for manufacturing trials.
• Log NCR cases and follow up as required.
• Support the use and programming of inspection equipment and CMMS.
• Support Receiving & Inspection Department with inspections and document uploads to Master Control.
• Participate in stack, module, vessel, final, and sub-assembly components shop inspections.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate’s degree in engineering technology or an applicable discipline is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of inspection experience in a production environment (e.g., manufacturing, production warehouse).
• Able to read and interpret data, specifications, and drawing requirements; knowledge of GD&T is a plus.
• Able to communicate effectively in English (writing and verbally).
• Self-motivated with the ability to operate responsibly and flexibly in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong math aptitude, including the ability to perform computations with all units of measure (international and U.S.).
• Demonstrable experience using precision quality measurement tools.
• Willingness to work occasionally at the Danbury, CT facility if required.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with high-precision products preferred.
• Experience with welding codes and weld inspection techniques strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001 standards preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred.
• ASQ CQI Certification is preferred.
• Experience with ASTM is preferred.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Routinely works in and moves throughout a 180,000+ sq. ft. plant to perform various tasks.
• Full mobility to climb ladders and maneuver through tight areas for inspection of large units.
• Frequently lift or move items up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the day.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color distinction, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to use hand and air-powered tools.
• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, and other designated PPE.