Quality Control Inspector

KeyTronic is a team-based , supportive environment where everyone is able to feel encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through seminars, certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative

We encourage you to apply for this position if you enjoy being challenged, working in a dynamic work setting, and being a part of a team that creates products that drive our world, while providing an innovative workplace with deep camaraderie, compelling product diversity, and resources to build your career.

KeyTronic provides competitive salaries and benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K. We also have a company provided wellness program because we care about the wellbeing of our employees inside and outside of the workplace. We organize volunteer opportunities , company activities , and all-employee meetings to show we value our employees and the community around us!

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for making sure that products meet customer standards. Duties include examining shipments of inventory and raw goods, measuring the specifications of random items in each production run and training team members to refine production quality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Analyzes overall market conditions, purchasing requirements and confers with departments regarding quantity and delivery requirements.
• Meets with supplier representatives, obtains quotation, negotiates and initiates the appropriate agreements. Maintains regular contact with vendor representatives on matters of quality product or area requirements, delivery schedules and other details. Handles invoice discrepancies and negotiates adjustments with vendors for quality difference, rejections of material, tooling changes, etc.
• Maintains constant awareness of new and changing requirements.
• Establish business controls through appropriate documentation, purchase agreements, price lists, and files. Use tracking and reporting systems to monitor and recommend solutions to routine issues.
• Good understanding of Inventory management, MRP and production schedules.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other duties when required that are outside of normal job duties.
• May be asked to assist in other duties to ensure production needs are met in a timely manner.

SUPERVISION GIVEN/RECEIVED: This position receives supervision from the Quality Supervisor and this position has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to operate a computer with strong computer skills using technology such as Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Office word processing; creating complicated Excel spreadsheets (efficient to advanced knowledge and use) using specific functions, VLookup, Pivot Tables, graphs/charts; PowerPoint; Viseo, or database and/or proprietary software
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, test and repair codes.
• Efficiently organize and maintain files and records.
• Strong project management
• Ability to assist with organization of team(s) to work quickly and effectively towards hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and semi-annual and annual goals
• Proven ability to motivate others toward an end goal

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing electronics assembly & product qualification
• 3-5 years' experience with IPC-A-610 Work Environment
• 2-4 year degree in an electronics field of study
• AS9100 experience
• Six-sigma or lean principles experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents, and all job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate business necessity. In support of Keytronic goals some incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. In addition, all Keytronic employees are expected to:

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort
• Help train and give guidance to other Keytronic employees
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area
• Provide customers with the highest quality of products and service
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes

Keytronic is an EOE/M/W/VET/Disabilities employer.