The Quality Inspector role ensures that all manufactured products meet customer specifications and quality requirements, adhering to the company's Quality & Operations Management System, AS9100, and ISO Standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Read and interpret manufacturing drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications. Use precision measuring tools and equipment accurately. Organize daily workloads to meet deadlines and objectives. Conduct mechanical, physical, and visual inspections of raw materials, components, and subassemblies per drawings, quality process documents, and customer specifications. Document and report inspection findings and results. Perform in-process inspections, incoming goods inspections, and verification of purchased products. Conduct final goods inspections and prepare inspection plans, SPCs, and COCs. Verify travelers for completeness at all stages of the manufacturing process. Identify, segregate, and log non-conformances. Evaluate rework acceptability by inspection and completing the non-conformance process. Monitor and follow up on corrective actions related to inspection findings. Ensure all products comply with customer purchase orders, drawings, and specifications. Collect key characteristic process data for logging in statistical process control charts. Maintain the integrity of inspection documents in the company database. Perform product identification and traceability activities as per work instructions. Collaborate with other departments to resolve issues identified during inspections. Conduct internal audits of the company QMS in line with the internal audit schedule. Comply with all quality, safety, and workplace regulations. Suggest continuous improvement ideas to simplify processes, enhance throughput, improve quality, and increase profitability. Participate in internal training as required. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): U.S. Person Status required due to export control regulations.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Experience:
2 years of experience in a quality control role in a manufacturing environment preferred. Composite manufacturing experience highly preferred.
Skills:
Ability to interpret technical instructions, perform basic mathematical calculations, and read technical drawings and blueprints. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat. Strong organizational skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and deadline-driven environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and quality process documentation.