Quality Inspector

Quality InspectorDo you enjoy working on a team, open communication and focusing on Quality? Do you have the ability to read engineering drawings and technical documents? Have you utilized dimensional and tolerance measurement tools in your past roles? If so, this might be the perfect job for you! We are looking for a Quality Inspector in Lenoir City, TN with excellent communication skills! If this sounds like a great match, upload your resume to apply today!In this role, you will develop inspection processes and support creation of product inspection and sampling plans, perform inspections, analyze trends, and report findings. You will also manage Receiving, In-Process, Final and Return Inspections. In addition, you will participate on Material Review Board (MRB), supplier audits, or plant improvement projects.Develops inspection processes; including determining the appropriate gage for specific applications, programming and operating inspection equipment/devices, developing first article inspection criteria, and creating Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) based sampling plansSupport creation of product inspection and sampling plans, perform inspections, analyze trends, and report findingsParticipate on Material Review Board (MRB), supplier audits, or plant improvement projectsReceiving inspections: Inspect purchased materials against business and compliance requirementsReview Material Test Reports (MTRs), Certificates of Conformance (COC), or Certificates of Analysis (CoA) for variancesEnter receiving data into tracking system and/or route reports to QA and PurchasingCoordinate resolution for non-conformances up to and including supplier auditsIn-Process inspections (Pre-Unit Assembly or Pre-Shipment Unit Assembly): Conduct planned and unplanned audits/inspections on assigned processes during manufacturing process and record findingsFinal inspections (Pre-shipment): Conduct fabrication, machine shop, and/or final assembled product inspections to confirm quality of outgoing finished goods (may include analysis of welds, finish, markings, components or configuration thereof, and packaging standards through use of visual inspection and/or analysis tools)Return inspections (Post-shipment): Assess and document condition of product returns from customers and ensure findings are communicated for commercial resolutionParticipate on Material Review Board (MRB), supplier audits, or plant improvement projectsRequirementsHigh school degree or GED equivalent2+ years as a professional inspector and/or equivalent experienceMS Suite proficiencyAbility to read Engineering drawings and technical documentsEffective communication and organizational skillsAbility to read signs and differentiate colors, perform visual inspections, and use dimensional and tolerance measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, plug and thread gages, ID/OD gages, Mil thickness testers, optical comparator, tape measure, etc.)What Would Be Nice to HaveProfessional inspection related certifications (CMI)Experience programming and using analytical test or measurement equipmentExperience with supplier auditsExperience operating a reach truck, forklift, and/or electric pallet jackExposure to best practices in QualityExposure to Epicor ERP software