ABCO is looking for a Quality Inspector. Primary duties are to inspect and assure product part quality by utilizing a specialized combination of skills, knowledge, communication, and technical/mathematical abilities. The inspector is part of the quality team to help maximize quality and minimize cost through process optimization.
Major Accountabilities:
Performs receiving inspections to verify purchased products and manufactured parts match material, quantities, workmanship and finishes. The inspector must have an understanding of mechanical part drawings, manufacturing work processes, geometric analysis, and part tolerances.
Assures product quality and manufacturing accuracy by recommending and following quality standards and procedures. The inspector understands and recommends improvements to manufacturing process setups to improve finished part accuracy and quality.
Maintains product quality documentation by keeping accurate records and files.
Insures gauges and tooling are calibrated and maintains records for calibration due dates for Manufacturing and QA Lab. Updates and maintains the ABCO quality calendar.
Liaison between manufacturing and engineering on design and/or manufacturing defects in order to facilitate disposition of the defect.
Works effectively with team leaders and manufacturing planners to develop in-process and final inspections on manufactured or purchased parts to assure the parts are within tolerance or specification.
Understands the required specifications of customer quality requirements; such as GEXPRO applied practices.
The inspector must effectively use the measuring instruments to verify part accuracy, including the CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) system. The inspector will also often help engineering or assembly with part or machine measurements pertaining to design, machine setup, or installation problem solving.
Effectively interfaces directly with manufacturing and assembly resources during the manufacturing or assembly work process to help evaluate parts & process improvements.
Serves as a mentor for apprentices the Quality Department.
Working Conditions:
Working environment is generally favorable with adequate lighting. Work may require bending, lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.Pulling, pushing, sitting, reaching, and standing for up to ten (10) hours per day. Must wear personal protective equipment as required.
Minimum Education Required:
High School Diploma. Associates degree in Metrology desired.