QA Inspector

QA Inspector

Conduct Quality Assurance audits of company products and services assuring company standards are maintained and product integrity is preserved. Consult with management to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems. Function as an information source to employees and various company departments when special and critical quality issues occur. This position description/summary reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Confirm that shop and ship audit procedures are properly carried out and assigned work schedules are maintained.
• Determine overall production product quality by conducting and evaluating various product tests.
• Resolve major quality problems at shop production facilities and onsite locations.
• Educate and instruct shop and ship personnel in recommended quality control testing, equipment sanitation and general sanitation and housekeeping practices. Confirm these procedures are being maintained.
• Consult with production management and personnel on better operational procedures to improve overall efficiency and productivity.
• Discuss production evaluation with production management, make appropriate recommendations and set timetable for improvement and corrections.
• Function as an information source for employees and other departments when critical quality issues arise.
• Prepare production evaluation reports and submit them to Manager, Quality Assurance Services.
• Assist in development of special department projects and work in conjunction with Manager.
• Accept responsibility of training and preparing new employees for this position.
• Performing internal audits.
• Addressing non-conformities from previous internal and external audits.
• Conducting a Management Review of the Quality System.
• Following-up on and closing pending Preventive and Corrective Action Requests.
• Insuring that organizational systems and training is in place.
• Ensuring that documentation and design controls are appropriate for organization.
• Administering document control and configuration management system.
• Overseeing established calibration and testing program.
• Assisting the management team and provide QA support as necessary.

Education/Experience

• At least 5 years of work experience in Quality Assurance, should be combined with a demonstrated track-record of accomplishments as a Quality Assurance Technician.
• High school diploma or (GED)
• Experience with Quality System rules, regulations, including planning and implementation is very important.
• Oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and superior organizational abilities.
• Ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment is necessary.
• Working knowledge of PC-based computing experience (word processing-Word, spreadsheet-Excel, presentation- PowerPoint) is needed.

Qualifications

• Oral Communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Written Communication—the individual edits work for spelling and grammar and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning/Organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Quality—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and Security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly and is able to train others to do the same.

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. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. All Trident Maritime Systems employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment can vary.

Trident Maritime Systems is an EEO/AA employer that offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for growth.

Offers of employment are contingent on and not considered finalized until the required background check and drug test has been performed and the results received and accessed.