In- Process Quality Control

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Job Summary:

The IPQC ensures that all manufacturing processes and finished products meet the internal and external quality standards. This role is responsible for real-time monitoring of the production floor, performing technical inspections, and auditing workflows to ensure compliance with ISO standards, technical specifications, and customer requirements. The IPQC acts as a key link between Production and Quality Engineering to identify risks, prevent mass defects, and maintain process stability.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Inspections & Testing: Perform First Article Inspections (FAI), in-process sampling and lab tests, finished product inspections using precision measuring tools to ensure adherence to customer requirements and quality standards.

· Process Auditing: Conduct regular audits of the production floor to verify that operators, technicians, engineers are following work instructions (WIs).

· Non-Conformance Management: Identify, document, and segregate non-conforming materials, semi-products, and finished products.

· Data Collection: Collect, record, and maintain quality data, including in-process inspection results and SPC data.

· Root Cause Support: Assist in quality investigation and support the implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

· Perform other quality-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Technical Literacy: Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.

· Measurement Tools: Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges, tape measures, etc.

· Office Software: Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and email system.

· Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for documenting non-conformities and interacting with production supervisors.

· Detail Orientation: High level of precision in data entry and visual inspection to detect minute defects.

· Time Management: Strong time-management skills with a proven ability to meet strict production deadlines without compromising quality.

· Prioritization & Escalation: Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and the judgment to escalate critical quality issues to management appropriately when necessary.

Education and Experience:

· Required: High School Diploma or GED.

· Preferred: At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing quality role.

Physical Requirements:

· Physical Endurance: Ability to stand and walk for the duration of a shift (up to 12 hours) and move between various production stations.

· Lifting: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds independently.

· Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle small parts and operate sensitive measurement equipment.

· Visual Acuity: Must have excellent 20/20 corrected vision and the ability to distinguish colors (for defect identification).

· Environment: Exposure to manufacturing floor elements, including noise, moving mechanical parts, and occasional temperature fluctuations. PPE (Safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, ear protection) is required.

Please send resume to nicole.utsey@hounensolar.com

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person