Quality Inspector

Job Title

POSITION SCOPE AND PURPOSE: Visually and physically inspects plastic injection molded components and assemblies. Verifies product conformance to specification upon completion of MRB activities. Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with specifications, statistical process or other control procedures. Provides feedback to other departments regarding product conformity. Maintains necessary inspection logs and writes inspection reports.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Functions

• Performs visual and dimensional inspections of received, in-process, and finished components, subassemblies, and products.
• Provides information to manufacturing personnel as required in regards to product quality and conformance to specifications.
• Assists Quality, Engineering, and Production in investigations of process related quality issues.
• Maintains information systems. Completes accurate records (on paper and electronic data) in order to provide excellent results. These records include inspection reports, equipment maintenance/calibration logs, and non-conforming material reports.
• Regular attendance.

Other Position Duties

• Writes non-conforming material reports when required and actively participates in the process of quarantining potentially rejected products.
• Understands the function of these records. Completes records neatly with a goal for 100% accuracy of content and spelling.
• Organizes work and storage areas for efficient workflow and to showcase the quality of work in the lab.
• Provides information to manufacturing personnel as required to produce parts as agreed on per inspection requirements.
• Assists in the completion of GR&R studies, capability studies, and other inspection reports.
• Participates in SMC internal training and in QA Departmental training.
• Understand and can measure GDT symbols and dimensions.
• Can perform limited First Article dimensional, reports and print reviews.
• May participate in ISO audits as an observer.
• May participate in a CAPA team with some action item accountability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to provide professional and supportive interaction with individuals of all levels of technical abilities.
• Mechanically inclined, strong mathematics skills, basic knowledge in statistics.
• Plastics experience preferred.
• Quality related courses and/or A.S.Q.C. certified mechanical inspector preferred.
• Minimum of two years Quality Assurance experience preferred
• Previous experience with inspection equipment preferred (CMM, Vision System, common dimensional inspection hand tools)
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Stooping, Crouching, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, Feeling, Talking and Hearing.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general labor, etc.) or to make general observations

What SMC Has to Offer

• Clean, Climate-Controlled Environment
• Stable schedule
• Paid holiday and PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Life and disability insurance
• Promotional opportunities
• Training and career growth programs
• Amazing co-workers
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

At SMC Ltd. we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful worktherefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

SMC Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V; this organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US