Quality Control Inspector

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure that the products made by Artemis meet our quality guidelines and satisfy the customers’ specifications and expectations throughout all stages of manufacturing.

• Reading and understanding design drawings; analysing and interpreting blueprints, work instructions, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and required measuring instruments.
• Inspecting incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approving First Piece Inspection which shall verify that the set‑up parameters in the injection‑molding process are proper and producing acceptable parts. This inspection will be performed based on the Product Specifications for that product.
• Performing product inspection by following the Product Specifications and recommended techniques for that particular product. Inspection consists of rounds to each machine and box/bag audits.
• Verifying, during product audits, that product is packaged and weighed properly.
• Verifying that containers are properly labeled and bulk products are put into proper bins.
• Stamping approved boxes/bags of product with inspection stamp, verifying that boxes/bags are properly sealed, and verifying appropriate boxes are properly stacked on skids, if required.
• Ensuring that once a mold is pulled from a machine, indicating the completion of a production run, that the First and Last shots are retained and stored properly.
• Assisting the Quality Manager in data collection, GR&R studies, calibration of inspection equipment, etc.
• Recording observations on the Record of Inspection form, routing all pertinent information required per the Product Specification sheet, and recording any information or problems that should be passed on to the next shift’s Inspector.
• Reporting all out‑of‑specification, non‑conformances appropriately.
• Providing feedback to supervisor regarding safety, fit, tolerance, quality, appearance or questionable procedures and practices.
• Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations. Familiar with federal regulatory agencies and international quality standards.
• Arriving at work in a timely manner to receive daily job assignment and be at workstation prior to the start of shift.

• Recommending improvements in productivity and organization within respective departments.
• Segregating and documenting defects as they are discovered during inspection.
• Advising Quality Assurance Manager on findings that pertain to quality.
• Assisting others in lifting and moving of heavy objects (e.g., moving boxes of parts during or after inspection).
• Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical publications, etc.
• Following regulatory requirements as they pertain to assigned job responsibilities.
• Working well with others.
• Performing other duties as required.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of inspection experience with various measurement tools (e.g., vision system, calipers, gauge pins, microscope). 2+ years performing medical device inspection (with a higher degree of specificity and regulatory rigour).
• Experience reading and understanding design drawings.
• Experience using quality measurement tools such as pin gauges, microscopes, etc.
• Strong vision, and good eye‑hand coordination to effectively use various measuring instruments.
• Must be detail‑oriented, and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of computer software (MS suite, measuring systems), and spreadsheet software required.

• Specialized training: ASQ Certification CQI or CQT desirable, but not required.
• Prefer experience with vision measurement systems, including programming (e.g., Keyence or Micro Vu).
• Some college courses or certificates in Quality Assurance…