Quality Assurance Inspector

Summary

The QA Inspector is responsible for performing in-process and final inspections on manufactured assembled parts. Receiving inspections on vendor parts as well as conducting First Article Inspections is a core responsibility for this role. The QA Inspector proactively supports all aspects of STULZ Safety, Quality and Productivity.

• Must be able to read a tape measure to 1/8th inch.
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions, written and pictorial instructions.
• Navigates and utilizes SAP to perform essential duties.
• Reads and interprets product drawings to perform inspections.
• Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement inspections.
• Approves in‑process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement inspections.
• Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement inspections.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re‑work and waste.
• Controls and maintains personal inspection equipment to ensure proper use and calibration.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Expected to seek and improve job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Monitors Change Requests/ECNs and related documentation affecting the standards and specifications of product and verifies application to identified products.
• Communicates required adjustments with appropriate departments to resolve documentation, hardware and assembly nonconformance issues.
• Assists ISO Program Coordinator.
• Participates in 5S and continual improvement efforts.
• Demonstrates safe behaviors and promotes a safe working environment.
• Accomplishes quality and organization’s mission by completing related tasks as needed.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and metric equivalents.
• Ability to read a tape measure, calipers, etc.
• Ability to apply sound judgement to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Decision‑making skills.
• Able to access, navigate, enter and extract information from SAP, STULZ Intranet and Sharepoint.
• Clear and consistent handwriting.
• Basic computer skills:
  Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Minimum of 5 years related manufacturing experience.
• Experience in the Quality Assurance/Quality Control field.
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

None.

• Ability to read and understand English instructions.
• Ability to speak effectively with employees of the organization.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

The employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle or feel tools and parts, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, look or hear, walk, climb or balance, and lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment regularly exposes the employee to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high or precarious places, and the noise level is usually loud.