Quality Assurance Inspector

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Quality Inspector to join our team, in Fremont, CA. In this role, you will inspect and analyze inbound, in-process and outbound parts and subsystems of Velo3D laser powder bed fusion printers. In this role you will be mobile to inspect parts on-site and off-site at a 3rd party inventory location as needed.  You will participate in, support and maintaining activities related to the Quality Management System.

• Inspect and determine status inbound material and products to defined quality specifications
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform quality inspections across all stages of production.
• Perform quality inspections of materials at off-site 3rd party inventory location.
• Develop and maintain inspection reports
• Report potential quality problems and take preventative action.
• Partake in developing and establishing quality processes and metrics.
• Own a subset of quality data and metrics as part of the quality organization's KPIs.
• Prepare and maintain test data for review
• Evaluate data and draft reports, noting any relevant deviations from existing standard.
• Process material and manage disposition activity in the material review board process.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• 5 years of quality technician experience in an ISO9001 manufacturing environment building hardware products.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical assembly drawings, plumbing and instrumentation documentation.
• Working knowledge of how to navigate PLM and QMS systems (Agile preferred)
• Understanding and demonstration of professional assembly techniques and use of related tools.
• Experience using hand tools for mechanical and electrical inspection is required (torque drivers, feeler gauges, calipers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc)
• Proficiency in using Windows operating systems
• Experience with inspecting and assembling to IPC 610 & 620 standards
• Ability to work with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Transportation mode to drive from Lakeview facility to off-site 3rd party inventory location (15 minute drive from Lakeview facility)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information
• Strong working knowledge of various mathematical concepts including fractions, ratios, and proportions
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally

About the Company:

Velo, Velo3D, Sapphire and Intelligent Fusion are registered trademarks of Velo3D, Inc. Without Compromise, Flow, Flow Developer, and Assure are trademarks of Velo3D, Inc.

With the only SupportFree laser powder bed fusion capability, we enable on-demand manufacturing of production quality Titanium, Inconel, and Aluminum parts with an unprecedented degree of design freedom and quality control. The VELO3D award-winning solution includes an integrated offering of hardware and software: Sapphire® metal AM production printer, Flow™ print preparation software, Assure™ quality assurance and control system, and an integrated manufacturing process that runs throughout the printing operation.

Our team enjoys excellent benefits including healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions. We believe in transparency and recognizing exceptional efforts through our monthly all-hands meetings and team member appreciation awards.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base hourly rate for this full-time position is between $27.00 and $31.00. This hourly rate range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position in the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience, job-related skills, related education, work location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. In addition to a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and equity program, as applicable.

Velo3D provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on, race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary : $27 - $31