Quality Assurance Inspector; Manufacturing; Third Shift

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Location:

Torrington, CT, US, 06790

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to join our manufacturing quality team who has a creative, innovative approach to his or her work and will never shy away from offering truthful observations and recommendations. We’re looking for a highly organized, methodical professional with attention to detail and the experience necessary to take our products to the next level in terms of safety, quality, and accuracy.

A proven track record of experience is essential.

Based out of our recently expanded, climate controlled manufacturing facility, the Quality Inspector performs functions associated with quality assurance operations, including inspection, auditing, documentation, troubleshooting, preparing products for launch, calibration tasks and carrying out quality assurance procedures related to production.

• Use programs to collect and evaluate data used to assess and document results of quality assurance and control processes;
• Performs in-process and final inspection of materials, parts, assemblies and finished goods to maintain a quality product in accordance with Fuel Cell Energy specifications, and ISO
  9001 standards;
• Accurately uses all standard measuring tools such as eye loupes, pin gauges, micrometers, calipers, height gauge, profilometer, and coordinate measuring machines;
• Performs inspections, product and process audits in a manufacturing environment;
• Monitors critical equipment and instrumentation;
• Determines and assists in developing methods and procedures for quality assurance and control;
• Identifies and communicates quality issues and offers ideas for improvement;
• Drafts procedures, work instructions, test methods, training plans, checklists and assists with validating or troubleshooting testing methods;
• Consults with Manufacturing and/or Engineering on quality issues;
• Communicates audit, inspection, and nonconformance issues via email and/or reports;
• Schedules and facilitates MRB (Material Review Board) and other meetings;
• Participates in root cause investigations and corrective actions;
• Responsible for inspector evaluation exams and assists with employee assessments for visual inspection competence;
• Provides training and support to manufacturing associates.
• Maintenance of Calibration system, tools, gages, fixtures
• Scheduling CMM Service and Calibration
• Attend PCN Meetings & upload information for manufacturing trials
• Log NCR Cases and follow-up as required
• Experience with inspection equipment both use and programming CMM
• Support Receiving & Inspection Department – inspections, document upload to Master Control
• Participates in Stack, Module, Vessel, Final and sub-assembly components shop inspections
• Other tasks as assigned.

Education: High School Diploma/GED required. Associate’s degree in engineering technology or an applicable discipline is a plus.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of inspection experience working in a production environment (manufacturing, production warehouse, etc.)

• Able to read and interpret data, specifications, and drawing requirements - knowledge of GD&T is a plus
• Able to communicate effectively in English (writing and verbally)
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to operate responsibly and flexibly in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates strong math aptitude including the ability to perform computations with all units of measure (international and U.S.)
• Demonstrable experience using precision quality measurement tools
• Must be willing to work occasionally in Danbury CT facility, if required
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrable…