Quality Control Inspector - 1st Shift

Whitestown, Indiana, United States

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Position Summary

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting incoming materials, in-process assemblies, and finished products to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. Inspects, contains, and processes damaged, defective, or non-conforming products This role supports continuous improvement initiatives and helps maintain Rockwell Automation's commitment to product quality and operational excellence.

Your Responsibilities:

• Oversee the status of all in-house MRB (Material Review Board) materials.
• Lead the in-house quality technicians, including training and issue prioritization
• Ensure conforming product is repackaged and restocked.
• Ensure nonconforming factored products are returned to vendors.
• Perform visual, mechanical, and dimensional inspections of components and finished assemblies.
• Verify product conformance using measuring and test equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and electrical test devices.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality plans.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Identify, document, and report nonconforming materials or products.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Support incoming inspection, in-process audits, and final product inspections.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and quality teams to resolve quality issues.
• Assist with continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ISO quality standards, safety requirements, and company procedures.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with teams including Corporate Quality departments (Global Supplier Quality, Product Quality, Operations Quality), Warehouse management, Fulfillment management, Logistics, and Strategic Sourcing to prioritize and resolve open issues.
• Maintain communication with suppliers and warehouse inventory control to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments.
• Basic computer skills and experience with quality documentation systems.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• 2+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of Customer Service, Production, Fulfillment, Logistics, and MRB processes.
• Familiarity with SAP.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
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At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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