Quality Control Inspector

The QC Inspector is responsible for dimensional inspections, control and maintenance of the calibration system, and the status of inspection/test instruments. Quality Control personnel are additionally qualified to perform surveillance, in-house testing, and NDE examinations for compliance of materials and processes to Code requirements. QC inspectors report directly to the Director of Quality.

Job Description and Duties:

• Perform product inspection, including machined parts requiring the use of close tolerance instruments such as CMM, Optical Comparator, and other gages.

• Identify quality problems through product inspection.

• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions to identified quality problems.

• Report accurate results in a clear, legible and complete manner on the required forms.

• Verify implementation of solutions to quality problems.

• Control further processing, delivery, etc. of a non-conforming item deficiency or unsatisfactory condition until proper disposition has been made.

• Have a working knowledge of metrology (gage calibration requirements, concepts and techniques)

• Set-up and operate a CMM

• Have a working knowledge and understanding of the Energy Steel QA Manual, Standard Operating Procedures, and ASME Code

• Ability to interpret international standards, such as ASTM, ANSI, SAE, etc. A working knowledge of ASME code is highly desired.

• Maintain Gage Calibration Maintenance System.

• Calibrate gages.

• Procurement support (both requests-for-quote and purchase orders).

• Perform receipt Inspections.

• Interpret Vendor PO and associated drawing and specification requirements.

• Interpret work instructions (Work Order/Traveler).

• Selection of suitable inspection equipment with the required range and accuracy.

• Verification that shipping documents match material/item received.

• Selection of sampling plan in accordance with Q7.1 and Work Order instruction.

• Performance of dimensional/visual inspections.

• Clear and legible reporting of inspection results.

• Tagging and marking material/item, clearly indicating inspection status.

• Release of material/item to next step on traveler work instruction.

• In-process Inspections.

• Source Inspection, including professional conduct at vendor facility.

• Assist other departments in response to Quality questions as may be required.

• Develop Job Specific Instructions and Procedures.

• Emergency after-hours QC Department support as necessary.

• Assist the Director of Quality during customer audits and inspections.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

• High School education (2-year technical degree preferred).

• 3-5 years of manual machining, quality control inspection or equivalent measurement experience.

• Proficient using both a CMM and manual hand gages (micrometers, calipers, indicators, gage blocks).

• Basic understanding of the quality audit process including types of audits, planning, preparation, execution, reporting results and follow-up.

• Fundamental understanding of a quality system and its development, documentation and implementation to domestic and international standards or requirements.

• Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, standards and specifications.

• Expected local travel for supplier surveillance.

• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet.

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

• Detail oriented, organized and highly motivated.