Quality Inspector II

Position

Quality Inspector II ($3,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Chaska, MN

$27 - $32 per hour

The Quality Specialist is responsible for visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and/or sub-assemblies. This role independently conducts inspections, according to engineering drawings, customer purchase order(s), industry standards, and specifications. The Quality Specialist will be required to report detailed inspection accept/reject information directly to the customer with shipments.

• Technical school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience at test and inspection in a manufacturing or production environment with tight tolerance mechanical components (aerospace/defense preferred).
• Experience in quality and source inspection on machined/mechanical components using GD&T, plus CMM, optical and other mechanical tools/measuring instruments for inspections.
• Experience with programming CMMs for various mechanical components.
• Experience in creating inspection plans for machined/mechanical components applying knowledge of GD&T to determine the most accurate, repeatable, and efficient methods of measurement.
• ISO
  9001 / AS9100 knowledge. Familiar with AQL, sampling methods and traceability.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel inside and outside the company, including vendors, suppliers, customers, etc.
• Strong computer literacy, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Create inspection plans to assure all drawing / print requirements are measured.
• Inspect products using gauges, coordinate measuring machine, scales, and vision prior to acceptance or shipment.
• Perform inspections with calipers, radius gauges, single-axis laser scanner, comparators, and measurement machines.
• Perform mechanical measurements and visual quality assessments of received items, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Create defect notes or NCRs as applicable for inspected product found to be unacceptable.
• Create data packages and/or generate spreadsheets for data collection.
• Reconcile final inspection documentation for shipments.
• Interact with customer or U.S. Government source inspectors.
• Read, understand, and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, GD&T, etc.
• Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, rejecting, and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approve in-process production by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, communicating required adjustments to production supervisor.
• Approve finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for re-work, and confirming re-work.
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste, and inputting data into quality database.
• Ensure measurement equipment is operational and properly calibrated, according to operating instructions and manage repairs.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and others to resolve issues, NCRs, to meet goals/objectives/KPIs.
• Assist with training requirements of new hires and existing employees and facilitate training as needed.

• Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization (as required).
• Maintain and continue to elevate relationships with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Customer Service, and all other facets of the company.
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements.
• Foster a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization.
• Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. to provide constructive…