Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

To perform mechanical inspections in accordance with Company quality standards.

The incumbent should have an above average understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques as well as the ability to operate and create small programs on the Zeiss Coordinate Measurement Machine. The incumbent is the logical link between Machine Shop Management/Supervision, Quality Audit and various other Engineering functions throughout the problem solving process; must demonstrate tact necessary to bring various sides together for positive problem resolution; must maintain a high level of integrity. The incumbent must perform conventional/traditional inspection procedures such as setting up and performing precision inspections utilizing all forms of precision measuring equipment (surface plates, height gages, micro height, gage blocks, sine bars, air gauging and surface analyzer). Inspections include first piece inspection, process evaluation of defective hardware and process evaluation of new program conversions. In order to accomplish these functions, a wide variety of inspection techniques and skills are necessary that include but are not limited to: geometric tolerancing, complex trigonometry and advanced blueprint reading; must be proficient in the use of standard and non standard gauging; must be able to work with or without standard manufacturing methodology (i.e. operation sheets). The incumbent must assist machinists in the usage and care of inspection equipment, interpretation of blueprints and other quality related activities. The incumbent must perform process evaluations of new conversions and advise Engineering of new inspection techniques. Mainframe MRB system (WO 5, WO 19, WO 18, WO 25, INV 5, CM 2 1) or equivalent, TipQA Quality Management software or equivalent and personal computer (excel, word, access) knowledge is required. The incumbent must report to the Quality Supervisor and directly interface with the Sr. QA Auditor to perform assignments according to priorities set by Production Control. A two year technical degree with 3 years machine shop and/or quality experience or 7 years experience in a manufacturing and/or quality environment.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Perform a wide variety of conventional/traditional inspection operations utilizing various inspection techniques such as SPC, GD&T, etc.
• Operate and create small Zeiss CMM programs to facilitate inspections.
• Propose preventative actions necessary to avoid recurrence of problems on complex, long term jobs.
• Develop and maintain positive problem solving relationships with various engineering functions.
• Assist machinists in quality related activities (use and care of inspection equipment, interpretation of blueprints).
• Maintain working knowledge of MBS, TipQA and personal computer software packages such as excel, word and access.