Summary/Objective

The Quality Inspector's role is to inspect incoming parts, materials and assemblies, process DMRs and collaborate with the manufacturing teams on process and final quality inspections. The Quality Inspector is responsible for maintaining quality control in accordance with the Viking Quality System requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in process and final quality inspections
• Manage the nonconformance process through the timely creation and processing of DMR's and RMA's
• Collaborate with Purchasing on Supplier Correction Action (SCAR)
• Provide traceable verification by completing inspection documentation for all components, assemblies, and/or product lots inspected, as required by inspection documentation
• Maintain control of items in the inspection process
• Prepare necessary reports including documented test results and other statistics
• Maintain accurate electronic inspection data using the established procedure and file naming conventions
• Places product, equipment, tooling, or work activity on hold when appropriate
• Maintain a clean work area and utilizes safe working practices
• Participate in team meetings as required
• Ensure all activities are following Quality System requirements
• Collaborate with Manufacturing leadership and Design Engineering on deviations and non-conforming parts

Accountability

1. Positively contribute to achieve company's safety
2. Accountable for company quality and service goals
3. Accountable for accurate electronic/physical data
4. Accountable for learning and development

Required Skills and Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• 3-5 years of manufacturing quality control
• 2 years of non-conformance and RMA processing
• ERP System experience, Epicor Kinetic preferred
• Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. Will also be exposed to industrial equipment and noise.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Location

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Schedule is standard business hours. The position is based in Viking's main office location.

Travel

This position will be expected to travel to local vendors occasionally