What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Quality Inspector position at Pflow Industries?

Description

Summary

The Product Quality Inspector for Pflow Industries, Inc. is responsible for ensuring that all Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs) and Make Parts Orders that Pflow manufactures are complete, accurate and to the highest quality in accordance with company procedures and policies and customer requirements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Coordinates with Department Director to develop / revise company standards and procedures to ensure on-time, accurate and high-quality outputs.

2. Reads blueprints and inspects the Fabrication and Assembly for Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs) and Manufactured Parts Orders to ensure all components are correct and complete as per engineering drawings.

3. Serves as a backup Inspector for Cartveyors (CVs) for both fabrication and assembly, Parts Crate, and Small / Large Assembly.

4. Based on available time and capacity, will conduct incoming parts inspections based on Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) and SPCs, focusing on highest priority items first.

5. Checks Quality of in-house and outsourced products as well as production procedures and provides input and data for continuous improvement

6. Writes quality issues for the appropriate department(s) in the on-line issues system for concerns identified during his / her inspections.

7. Drives root cause analysis and corrective action for quality issues that are due to shortcomings from his / her inspections to ensure no repeatability and informs internal teams of results.

8. Ensures all documentation is maintained to demonstrate compliance to requirements for all inspections.

9. Utilizes fabrication and welding experience on shop floor to develop quality standards at Pflow

10. Participates in departmental and cross functional meetings to keep appraised of current projects, upcoming challenges and past issues to assess quality needs and methods of prevention

11. Works in partnership with department leaders to develop cross-functional solutions to address and resolve quality issues to improve levels of quality and productivity

12. Recommends process improvements to ensure high-quality, cost-effective processes and excellent customer services

13. Discusses and resolves project issues and concerns in partnership with Manufacturing, Customer Support, Purchasing, Suppliers, Project Management, Engineering and Sales Departments

Works safely and follows all company safety rules
Lives Pflow Core Values

Description of Marginal Job Functions :

Assists and acts as back up for the Quality Inspectors in CV, Parts Crate, and Assembly, as needed

Sets personal goals for continued learning and growth

Participates as a member of company teams and projects as needed.

QUalifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires education equivalent to a high school diploma

Requires the development of proficiency in reading mechanical drawings

Requires at least 1-3 years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced, team environment, preferably in a manufacturing environment with experience in Welding, Fabrication, Machine Assembly and knowledge of welding and fabrication processes such as AWS Weld Code

Requires the ability to learn and understand the Pflow product line and the interactions between product components and the metal fabrication and assembly process

Requires the ability to develop and build productive relationships with Manufacturing, Customer Support, Purchasing, Vendors, Project Management, Engineering, and Sales.

Requires the ability to examine processes and develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Requires excellent analytical skills to track and analyze data and develop solutions

Requires computer literacy and the ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Requires proficiency in ERP systems and the development of a working knowledge of Epicor M2K

Requires strong organizational skills, detail orientation and a high degree of accuracy

Requires excellent research and problem-solving skills and the ability and desire to participate in the development and implementation of practical solutions

Requires excellent internal customer service skills

Requires excellent communication skills and fluency in English to effectively relay verbal and written information in an effective, tactful and diplomatic manner

Requires self-motivation and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Requires the ability to handle multiple, competing priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines while producing accurate and high-quality detail work

Requires the ability to use basic office equipment : fax, voicemail, copier, calculator, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Occasional sitting

Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, grasp or touch objects and tools

Frequently is required to talk, hear and listen

Frequent standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, reaching

Occasionally lifts and or moves up to 35 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus between near and far

Work Environment

The employee works indoor in office. He / she may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

PERFORMANCE RESULTS :

Lives Pflow Core Values

Consistently releases quality products according to schedule and customer specifications

Works safely and follows all company safety rules

Guides Quality processes and initiatives to ensure manufacturing and suppliers meet or exceed customer quality expectations

Develops and communicates team goals and initiatives and is committed to continuous improvement

Pursues opportunities for networking, business growth, continued education and personal growth

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