JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Include but are not limited to) :

• Measure, examine and test the product’s characteristics against specifications, using software-aided test instruments (such as vision systems, load, torque, and angle testers), calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, ring gages, plug gages, specialty gages, etc.
• Perform pre-production inspections (PPI) through reviews of:
• Manufacturing Order packets, staged raw materials and labeling to assess whether they are complete, accurate and relevant to the product to be produced
• SPC test instruments and gages to ensure they are ready (e.g., calibrated, in good shape, clean, functional)
• Line clearance has been or being performed adequately (removal of prior lot documentation, labels, components, raw materials, rejected parts, etc.)
• Perform during-production inspection (DPI) to provide early detection of any issues requiring correction and provide recommendations.
• Review first article samples and data
• Conduct random sampling and test early SPC samples
• Verify label, package and packaging material details
• Perform pre-shipping inspection (PSI) to ensure that production complies with the specifications of the customer before they are shipped.
• Verify label, package and packaging material details
• Evaluate SPC data against limits for accuracy, alerts and trends during and at end of runs
• Review completeness of final manufacturing paperwork, logbooks, proforma certificates, presence of SPC samples and, if required, untested samples
• Release accepted product into finished goods ERP.
• Perform loading inspection (LI) to guarantee controls are being followed and correct order is shipped to customer.
• Check the order picking, staging process to ensure the correct product, lot and quantity
• Witness barcode scanning for correct product or pallet during loading
• Perform proper reaction and containment of suspect and nonconforming product and material.
• Conduct raw material rejections – reviewing issue, taking pictures, testing wire when required, sending samples to vendor, monitoring 30-day hold cases
• Manage nonconforming product – reviewing and verifying the findings, providing quantities to supervisors, performing segregation or capability analysis, assisting in risk analysis, disposing product per instructions
• Control the Hold Area log, tag, entry and exit of materials.
• Assist Production personnel in understanding inspection plans, drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Monitor and observe operations to ensure they meet the relevant production standards, including performing gemba walks or layered process audits as needed.
• Support Gage R&R's by performing tests and monitoring each participant to ensure the same technique is being followed.
• Support Quality department in developing standard work instructions, as needed.
• Support safety and quality mindset by monitoring, reporting and/or addressing potential safety or quality issues or improvement.
• Support the maintenance of test instruments and gages by monitoring calibration due dates, replacing gages at SPC stations and maintaining cleanliness of SPC stations. ​​​​​​

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• 2 years of experience in manufacturing environment.
• Computer skills necessary to use software-aided test instruments, MRP (SAP) and in-process test database, with a good knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Good eyesight to perform visual inspection.
• Ability to properly use measuring devices such as pin gages, test meters and calipers.
• Good attendance is a must and be flexible to working overtime when required.
• Organized and attention to details to review and/or maintain necessary records, files, and make reports.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 lbs.
• Previous experience with Workday and Smartsheet is a plus.