Quality Control Inspector

Summary/General Purpose

The purpose of this job description is to provide a high-level overview of the role, scope and responsibilities. The purpose of this position is to perform routine checks, tests, gaging, and instrument inspections of materials, goods in process, and finished goods.

Essential functions

• Performs assigned routine tests on materials, goods in process, or finished goods where results are compared with company quality standards. Reports results to line mechanic or supervisor who will make an analysis and take necessary action.
• Inspects visually for obvious defects.
• Performs detailed visual inspection when necessary to determine quality of product where limits are not clearly defined. Removes defectives and places acceptable product back on line.
• Notifies line mechanics or supervisor when inspection data exceeds acceptable limits or when major incidents of poor quality are noted.
• Records results on inspection forms or charts and reports number of defects found. Posts and maintains forms and charts of inspection data, quality levels, or special quality studies.
• Performs First Articles Inspections when needed.
• Makes recommendation on disposition of questionable product to supervisor.
• May act as Quality Control Department Clerk, maintaining all quality records for the facility.
• May act as scrap collector, touring the facility and removing tested and product samples from QC inspection stations.
• Organize workflow and ensuring that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks.
• Monitoring employee productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching.
• Receive complaints and resolve problems.
• Ensure adherence to legal and company policies and procedures.
• All employees must be familiar with AS9100 standard.
• All employees must be familiar with the ISO14001 standard.
• All employees must be familiar with the standards, policies and procedures pertaining to their position.

Requirements

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities

• Read/understand engineering drawings on a basic level.
• Read/Understand engineering instructions and technical standards and be able to adhere and communicate them to the team.
• Results driven
• Teamwork oriented
• Basic Computer skills (Windows Office Suite, and basic software)
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school diploma
• At least two years related experience required

Physical Requirements

This position is a physically demanding position to be able to assemble, fold and test large and heavy inflatable products and materials:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to reach at or below shoulder level, reach overhead, push or pull, lift or carry, and kneel at times.