Quality Inspector

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for inspecting and testing incoming materials, in-process subassemblies, and final products. The Quality Assurance Technician will assist with various Quality functions, including special testing and statistical process control analysis. The position will perform quality inspections on subassemblies and final products to verify that products meet established quality specifications. The Quality Assurance Technician will also perform first article and process validation inspections to support approval of new suppliers, new processes and product or process changes.

• Embraces change and continuous improvement
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrates initiative and a self-directed work ethic.
• Builds productive working relationships and supports a positive, professional workplace.

• Perform incoming inspection and testing of materials used in manufacturing
• Perform in-process inspection and testing of ceramics, components and subassemblies.
• Perform final inspection and testing of finished product prior to shipment.
• Complete first article inspections and process validation inspections for new suppliers, new processes and product or process changes.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis (C of
  
  A), Certificates of Conformance (C of
  
  C) and other required product documentation.
• Evaluate subassemblies and parts for conformance to established quality specifications and workmanship requirements and report nonconformances.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective/preventive action activities related to internal and external quality issues.
• Collect, record, analyze and report quality data, including trends and statistical process control information, to support process improvement and risk reduction.
• Maintain accurate, complete and timely quality records in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.
• Assist with the development, review and revision of inspection and testing instructions and related quality documentation.
• Perform in-house calibration and verification of inspection and test equipment, including go/no-go gages, coordinate external calibration services as required and maintain required calibration records.
• Conduct routine process, product and procedural audits as assigned.
• Partner with Production Support, Assembly, Fabrication, Powder, Engineering and other departments to resolve quality concerns and support production needs.
• Support manufacturing testing activities, when needed.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment as necessary including but not limited to: eye and hearing protection, safety shoes, lab coats, gloves, dust masks and respirators.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance. Work flexible or additional hours, including weekends, as required to support production needs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.
• 2 or more years of relevant quality, inspection, manufacturing or related experience preferred.
• Ability to read basic blueprints or technical drawings and use common measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers is required.
• Experience with auditing is preferred.
• This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a U.S. person or protected individual within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines U.S. persons and protected individuals as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), U.S. Temporary Resident, Political Asylee or Refugee.

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