Quality Inspector

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Quality Department and collaborating closely with the members of Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain, the Quality Control Inspector is responsible for continuously working with all departments to capture quality information for the purposes of documentation and data analysis. The Quality Control Inspector also inspects finished products, products being processed, incoming materials, parts, and assemblies.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring that quality information is captured in respective areas for documentation and data analysis.
• Conducts internal and external quality audits.
• Conducts weekly audits in production, incoming parts from vendors, receiving and other areas of the manufacturing process to ensure quality standards and deliverables are adhered to.
• Identifies internal and external non-conformities by monitoring trends thru data analysis.
• Collaborates with department members and/or external parties to lead corrective actions and preventive measures in regard to quality.
• Verifies that corrective actions have been taken related to internal and external quality issues.
• Verifies necessary processes, systems, and training are in place to support organizational quality standards.
• Assisting the organization with quality assurance support as needed
• Inspecting incoming parts from suppliers to ensure material requirements to specifications.
• Maintains an organized system for quality records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Ability to organize and manage multiple projects
2. Attention to detail.
3. Ability to interact effectively with other including external vendors and suppliers, and internal departments
4. Ability to maintain safe work environment.
5. Ability to identify defects, errors, and deviations from design standards
6. Record and compile data.
7. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects
8. Effective verbal and written communication
9. Ability to interact collaboratively with others

  KEY COMPETENCIES

· Quality Orientation – Follows procedures-accurately and carefully follows established procedures for completing work tasks; ensures high quality output – vigilantly watches over job processes, tasks, and work products to ensure freedom from errors, omissions or defects. Takes action – Initiates action to correct quality problems or notifies others of quality issues as appropriate.

· Planning and Organizing – Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently and stakeholders remain informed of team plans and progress.

· Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills – Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeps up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years of work experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Bilingual is a plus

      EFFORT

• Sits in cubicle 
• Operates computer and keyboard
• Walks periodically on production floor
• Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or Lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday.
• Proper lifting techniques required. 
• May include lifting up to 50 pounds for manufacturing component parts, files, and/or computer printouts 
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.
• Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.