Senior Quality Inspector

Senior Quality Inspector

This Senior Quality Inspector will provide part and product, sub-assembly, and final assembly inspection services for assigned product lines, following defined inspection processes per the drawings and specifications to meet internal and customer's requirements. Responsibilities include:

• Documented inspection of incoming, first piece, in-process, and final parts/products across several product lines
• Part acceptance and rejection based on engineering drawings and specifications
• Collecting and maintaining certs & COC's from suppliers
• Documenting, in Epicor, non-conformances for vendor-supplied items
• Document copying, document filing, and labor reporting
• Assist Quality Specialists, Manufacturing (welders, assemblers, supervisors), Engineers and Project Managers on Quality related matters/issues
• Additional items as assigned by Quality Engineer and Quality Manager

Competency and Position Requirements:

• Proficient in blue-print reading including tolerancing and weld symbols
• Knowledge and experience using hand-held measurement tools (micrometer, calipers, gauges, tape, etc.)
• Possess a mechanical aptitude
• Possess the ability to process numbers, and record statistics
• Multi-tasker, detail oriented, organized, efficient and accurate
• Possess the confidence to question, place on hold, call out sub-par quality without reservation
• Ability to communicate through clear explanation, verbalization, and concise writing
• Knowledge and use of Excel, Outlook, and Word at an intermediate level
• All Armor Employees are expected to demonstrate Armor's core values (Customer Focused, Passionate about their work, Solution Oriented, Driven by Integrity)

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of High School or Technical School diploma
• Two-year post-secondary degree or Certification as a CQI (Certified Quality Inspector)
• Minimum 5 years of quality inspection experience, preferably with parts/products fabricated from sheet metal, structural steel, steel piping and machined metals.
• Ability to visually inspect welds to determine non-conformances
• Knowledge and use of a variety of hand-held measuring instrumentation
• Experience working in a Quality certified environment (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.) preferred

Working and Physical Conditions:

• This position will typically require 90% time on the production floor and 10% time in the office
• This position can be assigned to work either the 1st, 2nd, or weekend shift (need dependent)

Equipment Used: Computer, Variety of Hand Measuring Tools, Copier, Telephone, Forklift

Principal Contacts: This position interacts internally with Direct Manager, Manufacturing Supervisors, Project Managers, Engineers, Purchasing Buyers, Quality (Inspectors, Specialists & Quality Engineer). Externally the position interacts with customers and suppliers specifically related to quality issues.