Quality Inspector I

Pay

Hourly starting range is $23.36–$29.18. Final starting rate is based on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off — Including Birthday Hours
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401K with access to Certified Financial Planner
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• YMCA discount

About the role

Primarily responsible for the validation of all products produced from manufacturing and assembly processes, in-process auditing of manufacturing and assembly operations in accordance with ISO‑9001, and proper use and maintenance of measurement tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform Qualifying Inspections of internally and externally manufactured/modified products to ensure they meet defined design requirements
• Perform Inspection and Testing of Manufactured Assemblies for conformance to design and configuration requirements and processing Certificates of Compliance
• Identify and Report Non‑conformances of product or processes
• Perform In‑Process performance and ISO surveillance audits to ensure documented procedures are followed
• Provide support for Corrective Action investigations

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing or quality environment as an Inspector, Auditor, Technician, Machinist, Manufacturing Support Technician, or Assembler
• Basic Knowledge of Quality Control practices
• Knowledge and ability to properly use measurement tools
• Knowledge and ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications including GD&T and AWS Weld Symbology
• Working Knowledge (Create & Edit) of MS Office Documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Mathematical knowledge to include basic Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics (in relation to SPC) and basic math problem‑solving skills

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality System Standards, Corrective Action, PPAP, and Discrepant Material management
• Knowledge and Experience in metrology, calibration, and SPC Analysis
• Working Knowledge creating and editing CMM inspection programs
• Experience participating or leading continuous improvement events (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen)

Work Conditions

Duties are performed in an industrial environment. The employee is constantly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; twist; bend; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently required to walk. Must constantly lift, carry, move, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration; may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise level is usually very loud. This position is designated as safety‑sensitive (referenced Document Number 218001, SMA’s Corporate Policies Procedure Manual, 33.0 Drug and Alcohol Use Policy). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.