Quality Inspector

Position Summary

James F. Mullen, an ISO9001 Certified company, is seeking a talented, self-driven and motivated Inspector to join our growing team. The successful candidate must be flexible, open to learning, collaborate across multiple teams, communicate well, and be highly organized. We are a precision manufacturer of parts and assemblies for electric turbine engines and for Aerospace capabilities. The role’s main responsibilities include product inspections, which include customer specifications, testing products for functionality and accuracy, and reporting any discrepancies and deficiencies. The ideal candidate should have excellent diligence, work in a team environment, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

Review paperwork and prepare final certification package, including Certificate of Conformance, dimensional report, all Certifications of Outside Vendors and material certifications, and any other forms required by the customer.

Measure objects compared to their intended physical specifications, running quality tests, and identifying defects.

Perform mechanical, dimensional and visual inspections for Incoming, In-Process, and Final Inspections.

Assure parts going to stock are properly marked for traceability to original paperwork.

Create final inspection reports.

Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to ensure that operations meet customer requirements.

Recommend any necessary adjustments and changes to production processes.

Inspect and test the materials and equipment produced by the company.

Use gauges such as micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, pin gauges, and Optical Comparator to measure products.

Remove products that do not meet production standards and recommend strategies to improve product quality.

Document non-conformances to specifications via NCR (Non-Conformance Report) process

Accept or reject finished products and discuss inspection results with the production team.

Perform inspections at random to assess product quality.

Monitors the quality aspects of incoming raw materials to the organization and the products that are ready to be shipped. Also ensure that manufactured products meet the specified quality standards set by the organization before being sent to customers.

Carry out quality assessment measures of all the products ready to be shipped and incoming raw materials.

Take a thorough look at the plans, specifications, and blueprints to understand the product requirements.

Resolving quality-related issues and adhering to deadlines.

Prepare documentation of the inspection process, which includes detailed reports and performance records.

Recommend improvement measures to the production process to ensure quality control standards are met.

Experience level:

Minimum of 1 year of work experience in quality or in a precision metal manufacturing environment.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Real-time experience with metal fabrication preferred

Experience with GD&T standards.

Strong working knowledge of ASME Y14 standards

Excellent documentation skills, mechanical and math skills.

Experience using Mic, Caliper, Height, Depth, Pin gauges and other mechanical inspection techniques.

Experience programming and running CMM a plus

Working knowledge of scanning technology (Faro or similar) a plus

Knowledge of quality control standards.

Proficiency communicating via email and MS Office products. (word, excel).

Education:

High School diploma or GED or equivalent courses and certifications.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Core Competencies:

1. Communication: Possess proficient written and verbal communication skills, and document protocols and procedures for the department and the company.

2. Organizational Skills: Possess strong organizational skills to perform product reviews and inspections and meet production delivery schedules.

3. Physical Strength: Quality control inspectors must be capable enough to stand for long durations. They must be able to lift parts and machinery weighing up to 35 pounds for inspection purposes.

4. Technical Skills: Able to read and interpret technical documents, manuals, and blueprints to ensure products meet quality standards.

5. Training Skills: Ability to train employees on specific processes and procedures and provide guidance to prevent flaws and work towards a smoother workflow.

6. Attention to Detail: A quality control inspector must be vigilant to identify the variances in products to meet specific standards and be aware of changes made to processes and functions.

7. Math Skills: A strong knowledge of math is essential in measuring and calculating specifications during product development.