Quality Inspector

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 6:30 am – 2:30 pm

Position Purpose

The Quality Inspector is responsible for conducting inspections and testing against product/part engineering requirements and/or customer specifications/procedures to ensure quality manufactured parts.

Responsibilities

• Verify that all components and labeling are present, correct, and in good condition as per the work order.
• Inspect parts using handheld measurement tools, test equipment, and visual techniques.
• Notify the appropriate personnel immediately upon identifying a non‑conformance.
• Perform first‑part, in‑process, and final inspection.
• Process parts physically and electronically per procedure and generate non‑conformance reports for discrepant parts.
• Accept and/or reject parts based on documentation.
• Assure that inspection equipment calibration is current.
• Assist in investigating apparent non‑conformities.
• Complete documentation including the use of ERPMRB activities and investigate further as necessary.
• Operate quality measuring machinery, e.g., CMMs and vision systems.
• Follow all Vaupell policies and procedures, standard operating procedures, and safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience.
• Math aptitude to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Understanding of ISO and cGMP requirements.
• Proficiency with verniers, calipers, and similar inspection equipment.
• Basic blueprint reading.
• Vision requirements:
  • Distance Vision: 20/25
  • Vision at 14 inches: Jaeger Number 1 or 2 (based on location)
  • Normal color vision
• Ability to read, speak, understand and follow instructions in English.
• Must be able to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Must be a “US Person” (U.S. citizen or permanent resident) to comply with ITAR and EAR regulations.

Environmental Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and occasionally to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. Noise levels are usually moderate to occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to occasionally stand, walk, sit, bend at the waist, reach below and above shoulder level, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, push up to 25 pounds, climb stairs, balance, kneel, pull, and use fine motor skills such as grasping, handling, finger dexterity, feeling, and eye‑hand or eye‑hand‑foot coordination. Frequent ordinary hearing, near and far visual acuity, depth perception, and keyboarding are also required.