Quality Inspector- In Process

Job Title: Quality Inspector (In Process) – Valve Shop

Job Location: Euclid, Ohio

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager of the Euclid Parts Division, the In-Process Quality Inspector will be responsible for inspections during the following processes: receiving, in-process, and final. Ensuring compliance with customer blueprints and applicable specifications. The In-Process Quality Inspector will also serve as a mentor to other inspectors and machinists on measurement techniques and methods.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete routine in-process inspection, testing, measurements, products or work for conformance to print specifications, criteria and gauging.
• Record accurate inspection records by recording test data, images, and measurement accuracy. Including maintaining filing systems and appropriate documentation to conform with all quality regulations.
• Maintain an open line of communication with the Manufacturing Manager regarding questionable measurements, visual discrepancies and/or non-conforming parts. Include the Operations Leader regarding any concerns while production is in process.
• Validate in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor.
• Validate finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering with documentation data for Engineering Approval.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Ensure inspection records are filled out correctly and accurately.
• Good manufacturing practice and accurate paperwork/reporting in compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100. Assist in any audits that require Quality input including any investigation or root cause analysis.
• Engage in the process improvement process to improved methods to inspect parts.

Required Training & Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience as a quality inspector, preferably in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience with routine inspections using applicable drawing, criteria, gauging, control plans and sampling plans.
• Basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). including geometric symbols associated with.
• Knowledge of NDT testing with PT and UT, experience
• Proficiency in reading and understanding complex blueprints, route sheets, test specifications, customer specifications and internal drawings and procedures.
• Possess working knowledge of shop mathematics including trigonometry.
• Must demonstrate effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must possess effective problem-solving skills and capabilities.
• Visual inspection skills required. Must be able to pass visual acuity including the distinction of paraments
• Demonstrated ability to utilize general inspection equipment as listed: calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, surface tester, optical measurement equipment.

Preferred Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Preferred experience in an ISO environment and ERP systems