Receiving Inspector

Job Summary:

Performs inspection of purchased parts, materials, components, and equipment as materials are received from vendors or subcontractors. Determines or assists in determining methods, sequences and procedures necessary for inspection. Works from drawings, sketches and specifications. Adapts inspection measuring devices and procedures where necessary.

Works on assignments that are semi routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.

Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks. Normally follows established procedures on routine work, requires instructions only on new assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the below mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs.

· Receive incoming material and perform necessary verifications such as visual and dimensional inspections, quantity verifications and comparing parts against purchase orders, Bills of Material (BOM), component specifications and inspection checklists.

· Perform supplier documentation review for accuracy and completions. Verify requirements including certifications and specifications.

· Document the acceptability conditions of incoming material in the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system.

· Generate NCE’s and participate in the MRB process.

· Communicate with internal customers and suppliers to resolve inspection discrepancies.

· Responsible for effective material status control at all times.

· Understand and ensure daily inspection priorities are met. Otherwise maintain and execute FIFO within work area. Move materials as required using standard material handling equipment. Release product in ERP system to released location.

· Perform first article inspections.

· Review quality alerts, corrective actions, and containment activities.

· Complete all training requirements in a timely manner and maintain accurate training records.

· Regular and punctual attendance. Ability to adhere to standardized production schedule for position and ability to work overtime to support production needs as necessary.

Qualifications:

Education

· Preferred Minimum Non-Technical Degree: High School (H.S./GED) or Associate Degree

Experience

· Preferred Minimum Non-Technical Degree: 1-2 Years

· Experience with Oracle ERP or Agile Product Lifecycle Management System is beneficial.

· Experience in FDA regulated medical device environment is beneficial.

Skills

· Strong understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Work, SharePoint and OneDrive, data entry and ERP Systems

· Ability to read, understand, and follow all written procedures.

· Strong effective communication skills, both written and verbal

· Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

· High-level of attention to detail and focus on quality.

· Detail oriented and accurate.

· Ability to use quality control tools such as measuring tapes, calipers, micrometers, scales, gauges, microscopes, etc.

· Knowledge of product specifications

· Ability to read and interpret basic schematics, blueprints, part lists and other technical data.

· Quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment

· Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and GDP (Good Documentation Practices)

· Ability to operate a forklift and other material handling equipment.

· Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and GDP (Good Documentation Practices) is beneficial.

· ASQ Certified Quality Inspector is beneficial.