Quality Inspector II

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UCT is looking for a talented Quality Inspector II to join us in Austin, TX!

The Quality Inspector II performs detailed mechanical inspections across all stages of production to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards. This role supports internal and external audits, generates precise inspection reports, and resolves nonconformance issues. It also develops inspection techniques, mentors junior inspectors, and collaborates cross-functionally to uphold product integrity and customer satisfaction. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs mechanical inspection to ensure all quality aspects of the job are met exactly.
• Inspection includes but is not limited to:
• Raw materials, components, fabricated/manufactured parts & assemblies
• First Piece/First Article, Receiving/incoming inspection, in-process, final inspection
• Measures Complex components, assemblies and enclosures.
• Generates detail inspection and nonconformance reports as necessary.
• Checks documents for accuracy and compliance to requirements
• Read and interpret information from engineering drawings, travelers, specifications and other documents to generate a complete and precise inspection report/record.
• Audits Quality Control process / programs to ensure compliance to standards
• Inspection(s) could be internal or external (i.e. source inspections)
• Interfaces and provides support to other departments, suppliers and customers on quality related issues as necessary
• Requires ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Attain positive results and communication through team effort
• Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills, strong attention to detail.
• Develop inspection techniques and train Level 1 inspectors
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate working knowledge of MS Office applications and database software.
• Must be computer literate!
• Intermediate math abilities.
• Must be able to read and apply production instructions, drawings, BOM schematics, and specifications at a proficient level.
• Intermediate level of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance) must be able to independently and adequately interpret and apply GD&T to every job in a daily basis.
• Must be able to operate manual CMM's independently and edit CMM programs to make necessary changes to run accurate programs successfully.
• Able to read and interpret specifications, standards and engineering drawings/Blue Prints.
• Intermediate level for mechanical measurement techniques and workmanship standards related to machining and basic knowledge of secondary processes such as: paint, power coat, plating, etc.
• Must be able to read and interpret with weld symbols, call-outs, wiring and/or crimping requirements.
• Must be able to calculate flat patterns and inspect precision sheet metal.
• Must be able to use must handheld tools (micrometers, calipers, Others).

Educational/Certification Requirement :

• High School Diploma/equivalent.
• Some technician coursework/AA degree preferred.
• ASQ (American Standard of Quality) certification preferred.

Work Experience:

• 2-5 years working in production environment in the same and/or related industry.
• Experience working in a clean room environment preferred.
• Previous experience on NPI (New Product Introduction) a plus.
• Able to make suggestions for process development a plus.

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and/or environment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to climb, stoops, kneels, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 15 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to move arms, hands and fingers.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.

Environmental Exposure:

• Required to wear personal protective equipment.
• Subject to hazards including electrical current, moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemicals and debris.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

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