Quality Inspector

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct dimensional and cosmetic inspections of purchased components, mechanical assemblies and installed assemblies.
• Conduct First Article Inspections of purchased components and mechanical assemblies.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and specifications in order to measure complex dimensions such as weld symbols, bend angles/locations, squareness, radius, thread sizes, and port depths.
• Completing inspection sections of the Receiving process in ERP system
• Write Nonconformance Reports (MRB Case) in ERP system and Power Business applications.
• Create inspection plans for purchased components and mechanical assemblies
• Frequent verification that control plans are adequate and effective in all phases of production.
• Aid manufacturing operations to resolve quality issues quickly and permanently as they arise.
• Interface with suppliers on quality issues.
• Cookordination containment and improvement actions to resolve issues in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to use basic inspection tools such as: height gage, weld gage, radius gage, thread gages, drop indicator, pi tape, calipers and micrometers
• Utilizing basic inspection techniques for Geometric Design and Tolerancing call outs
• Support in the facilities general tool calibration program
• Intermediate knowledge/use of an ERP system
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, & Power Point)
• Ability to understand complex situations, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to write Quality task related work instructions
• Self-motivated; able to work with minimal direction
• Anticipates needs and problems while creating solutions

Credentials And Experience

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as inspector (or greater role) in an ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality manufacturing environment required.
• Proficiency in the use of basic inspection tools is required
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products required
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical Engineering drawings is required
• Ability to use ERP systems is preferred
• Basic knowledge of Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility studies is preferred
• Basic understanding of automotive repair is preferred
• Basic understanding of electrical principles is preferred

Physical Demand & Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (with assistance).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.