Inspection Lead

Summary

The Inspector Lead is responsible for performing visual, and mechanical and functional inspection of plastic and sheet metal parts, sub-assemblies and other electronic, electro-mechanical components for conformance to customer specifications and documenting quality results for Mack Technologies Florida, Inc. Reports to the Department Manager.

The lead is responsible to work with production supervisors on job priorities, and routine assignment of inspectors to best meet those priorities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·       Prioritize and balance work load for the team including in-process, final and CQA to ensure daily goals are met.

·       Lead Inspection department by providing a role model for consistent and efficient work efforts and providing daily team communication.

·       Engage with other members of the team on their daily performance, and as necessary provide feedback to supervisor for ongoing employee development and improvements.

·       Manage conflicts internal to the Inspection department and between inspection and production.  

·       Train new inspectors in the department.

·       Complete all data entry as close to “real-time” as possible.

·       Responsible for the inspection of product to ensure material is compliant with customer dimensional and cosmetic requirements.

·       Provide feedback to Engineers, and enter data into log books and in internal database system.

·       Availability to assign or perform inspections on various production lines if necessary.

·       Perform visual aide inspection of printed circuit board assemblies as various stages of the assemble process, utilizing IPC-A-610 Standards, visual aids, BOMs, written procedures and verbal instructions.

·       Direct applicable products for rework; and confirming completion of required rework.

·       Interface with source inspectors and arrange proper documentation packages for first article requirements per P.O. and customer expectations.

·       Perform various segments of first article inspection

·       Perform process audits to internal documentation requirements such as AMS, MOI, and VIP.

·       Ensure proper staging product and coordination of required processing steps.

·       Conduct customer quality assurance (CQA), in process, final or incoming inspections as required.

·       Use and verify proper use of routers in IQS software.

·       Read and verify P.O. and drawing requirements.

·       Understand and follow all applicable ISO and job specific procedures.

·       Maintain ESD integrity within production environment.

·       Responsible for the cleanliness of work area and surrounding work space.

·       Responsible for the accuracy of work-in-process.

·       Participate in additional training as required.

·       Other responsibilities as directed and necessary for the business.

Qualifications

·       High School Diploma or equivalent education.

·       10 years of experience in inspection in electronics manufacturing.

·       IPC-A-600/610/620 Certification.

·       Capable of performing inspections by following blueprint instructions and written procedures given by the supplier engineering group.

·       Understanding of basic electro-mechanical tools (multi-meters, calipers, etc.) and basic hand tools (wrench, torque drivers etc.)

·       Ability to interpret detailed drawings, schematics and diagrams as required.

·       Has a background in using an ERP system.

·       Basic computer skills, problem solving, mathematical and workstation skills.

·       Good organizational, reading comprehension, written and verbal communication skills are required.

·       Self-motivated, ability to work independently and quickly with a high degree of accuracy and detail.

·       Experience with high-volume work.

·       Ability to operate in a multi-tasking, highly dynamic work environment.

·       Ability to work, direct others work and communicate effectively as a team leader.

·       Operate in an ESD environment including daily equipment checks.

·       ISO 9001 experience a plus.

·       Willingness to work flexible hours as necessary.