Quality Inspector I

Brentwood Industries, Inc.•Reading, PA

About The Position

This position performs quality functions for injection molding, light assembly, and warehouse operations. The Quality Inspector ensures product conformity to established requirements by evaluating product drawings, specifications and related documents. Activities include conducting receiving, in-process, and final product inspections, and documenting results in various reports/logs in the Quality System. This position may also interface with customers, suppliers and /or regulatory agencies as appropriate. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one (1) year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associates or Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline preferred.
Extensive knowledge of common inspection measuring equipment including, surface plates, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, radius gages, bore gauges, and dial indictors. Good manual dexterity and adept in use of precision measuring tools.
Awareness of ISO9001, TS16949 & ISO13485 Quality management systems.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Practices, Metrics and Reporting.
Working knowledge of Statistical Techniques.
Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools, Specifically Word, Excel, Power Point.
Ability to read and accurately interpret documents written in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, drawings, measuring instruments, work instruction, bills of material and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before management or employees of organization.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections at First Article, set-up approvals, in-process, in-coming and complete the final inspections in accordance with applicable Engineering criteria, documents, drawings and workmanship standards.
Input and perform trending of key inspection process metrics
Document and report inspection findings and results, also monitor corrective actions to inspection findings.
Communicate findings and coordinate activities with production, tooling, and shipping/receiving staff.
Perform inspections using Precision Measurement equipment/devices.
Perform functional testing of assemble units.
Ensure proper operation of measurement equipment by following operating instructions.
Read and interpret specifications and part drawings.
Perform product identification and traceability activities, as required.
Assist Engineering and Operations in the investigation of non-conformities.
Assist in training production staff in quality assurance techniques.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following guidelines, procedures, and comply with all applicable regulations.
Work effectively in a team setting.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.