Quality Assurance Inspector - Taylor Mill KY
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · Taylor Mill, KY · 1 wk ago
Quality Assurance$200/hrFull-time
Key Job Elements
- Inspect large complex assemblies and document inspections in varied environments
- Process non-conforming material in production departments
- Carry out product audits/inspections on major sub-assemblies and final products during and after production has completed their operations to ensure they meet specifications and needs of fitness for use
- Conduct in-process monitoring while product is being assembled and record the associated defect data
- Aid in monitoring special projects including accompanying customers and outside inspectors
- Provide audit coverage and complete audit summaries for review with Quality Manager and distribution
- Complete documentation requirements, e.g. Document Change Control, Inspection Records
- Aid in work instruction / procedure development
- Aid and possibly lead root cause / problem-solving within departments
- Aid with Quality System audits
- Conduct and maintain weld evaluation, monitoring and sampling program
- Aid with Data Packages (PPAP / FAI)
- Aid with calibration activities
- 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
- Prior significant Quality Inspection experience; preferred manufacturing
- Specific knowledge in core manufacturing process areas: welding, machining, assembly and receiving inspection
- Experience with APQP, PPAP or FAI process
- Experience with measurement and test equipment, interpretation of measurements from measuring devices (tape measures, calipers, etc.)
- Experience with gage calibration and MSA’s
- Ability to make mathematical calculations (fractional and decimal)
- Computer proficiency with MS Office applications to enter, manipulate, and graph data
- Collaboration and interaction skills with a variety of other team members – assemblers, engineers, managers
- Adaptability to move confidently 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
- Demonstrated initiative and work ethic to work unsupervised and initiate action when required
- Continuous improvement-minded
- May require possible domestic travel
Education / Training
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Benefits
- Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.
- 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