Quality Inspector II

About the Role

As a Quality Inspector II at Marotta Controls, you will perform visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies. This role involves independently conducting inspections according to engineering drawings, customer purchase orders, industry standards, and specifications. You will report detailed inspection accept/reject information directly to the customer with shipments.

Responsibilities

• Create inspection plans to assure all drawing/print requirements are measured.
• Inspect products using gauges, coordinate measuring machine (CMM), scales, and vision systems prior to acceptance or shipment.
• Perform inspections with calipers, radius gauges, single-axis laser scanner, comparators, and measurement machines.
• Perform mechanical measurements and visual quality assessments of received items, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Create defect notes or Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for inspected products found to be unacceptable.
• Create data packages and generate spreadsheets for data collection.
• Reconcile final inspection documentation for shipments.
• Interact with customer or US Government source inspectors.
• Read, understand, and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and GD&T.
• Approve incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating required adjustments.
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste, and inputting data into the quality database.
• Ensure measurement equipment is operational and properly calibrated; manage repairs.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and others to resolve issues, NCRs, and meet goals/objectives/KPIs.
• Assist with training requirements for new hires and existing employees.
• Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and elevate relationships across Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Customer Service, and other departments.
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping, and company policies/procedures.
• Foster a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication.
• Actively participate in team meetings and improvement initiatives.
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values.
• Keep management informed of area activities and significant problems.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensure work areas are clean, secure, and well-maintained.
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.

Requirements

• Technical school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in test and inspection within a manufacturing or production environment, preferably with tight tolerance mechanical components (aerospace/defense preferred).
• Experience in quality and source inspection on machined/mechanical components using GD&T, CMM, optical, and other mechanical tools/measuring instruments.
• Experience programming CMMs for various mechanical components.
• Experience creating Inspection Plans for machined/mechanical components, applying knowledge of GD&T to determine accurate, repeatable, and efficient methods of measurement.
• Knowledgeable in ISO9001/AS9100, AQL, sampling methods, and traceability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interactions with personnel at all levels, including vendors, suppliers, and customers.
• Strong computer literacy with MS Office/PC expertise and demonstrated experience with applicable systems and equipment.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment may be loud. This role operates in both a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment, requiring standard office equipment as well as appropriate eye, hearing, and foot protection.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Vision and color vision must pass job-required vision screening.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• May be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Pay

$27 - $32 per hour.

Schedule

This is a full-time position at our Chaska, MN office and production location. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. No travel is expected for this position.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible scheduling options, including compressed workweeks.
• Incentive compensation.
• Multiple engagement events each quarter to foster a strong, supportive workplace culture.