Quality Inspector - Intermediate

Responsibilities and Duties Required 

• Inspect product using standard inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gage, etc.).
• Read and understand industrial / aerospace specifications including ISO9001 and AS9100, military specifications, industry specifications, and manufacturing instructions.
• Perform inspections and record inspection data associated with First Piece Inspections, First Article Inspections, Receiving Inspections, Final Inspections, and Work-in-Process Inspections.
• Complete accurate first article packages for submission to Engineering and Quality personnel.
• Ensure nonconforming material is properly segregated according to procedures and controlled until properly dispositioned.
• Assist in maintaining inspection equipment to ensure calibration is performed in a timely manner, and that lost, damaged or out-of-service equipment is properly accounted for and controlled according to procedure.
• Perform all tasks in a safe and reasonable manner per Shapes Employee Handbook.
• Maintain a clean safe work environment and contribute to Shapes 6S program and Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Complete documentation accurately and scan on/off shop orders correctly.
• Utilize and understand operation process sheets and inspect parts per character control sheets.
• Notify Supervisor immediately should there be damage, defect, or inability to proceed efficiently. 
• Set up and operate CMM and inspection arm using pre-existing inspection programs. 
• Verify and validate CMM and inspection arm programs including correlation using secondary inspection methods.
• Assist junior inspection personnel in inspection methodology.
• Perform complex layout inspections (datum setups, multiple characteristics, and mathematical calculations) as required.
• Address manufacturing / inspection challenges with shop personnel and work with Engineering to implement solutions.
• Qualify and become certified for customer designated quality representative (DQR) status as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills Required 

• 5 years work experience in Quality Field or Technical School and 3 years experience in Quality field
• Written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to stay focused, adapt to change positively or negatively, and close attention to detail.
• Ability to read and follow company processes, policies, and procedures.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of basic math and computer functions.
• Ability to multitask, work effectively and efficiently to shop order standards.
• Must understand engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Must be willing to train co-workers in aspects of the shop.
• Must be able to communicate and read English proficiently.

Job, Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, move, transport and load items across the building up to 50 pounds at times. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position and constantly re-position self to perform required tasks. 
• Prepares and Inspects items as needed for this role.   
• May be required to work on slippery and uneven surfaces. 
• May be exposed to physical hazards from moving equipment, heavy equipment, and machine parts.
• Specific coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment. 
• May work in close proximity to others.

Visual Acuity:

• Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected.
• Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to read computer screen and documents.

Hearing Ability:

• Normal hearing or corrected to normal. 
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action. 

Working Conditions:

• Factory environment.
• Occasional work outside normal business hours.
• High noise levels from operating machines.
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.
• Breathing fumes, dust, and mist.
• Skin exposure to chemicals associated with manufacturing.