Inspector, QA

I. JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Manufacturing

Location:        Durham

Reports to:     Quality Manager/QSE Administrator

II. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Performs quality raw material receiving, work in-process, and end item inspection at defined points of inspection.

III. RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS

None

IV. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Must be able to communicate with manager and co-workers in a courteous and professional manner.

V. SUPERVISION REQUIRED

Direct supervision.

VI. EDUCATION REQUIRED

High School diploma or equivalent (GED) with ability to keep accurate, neat records.

VII. TRAINING AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Must have knowledge and experience with test equipment such as calipers, micrometers, rulers, scales, protractors, tape measures, etc.  Must be able to read and interpret contracts. Must be able to analyze data to detect trends and communicate them to management.  

VIII. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Good communication, reading, math and computer skills required.  Previous quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. 

IX. TRAVEL REQUIRED

None

X. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains random samples from incoming materials and evaluates for conformance to specifications.
• Performs routine checks, tests, gauging and instrument inspections of materials and finished goods.
• Assist in writing procedures, work instructions and inspection report forms for area of expertise.
• Obtain random samples from outgoing pallets of finished product and check with laboratory instruments that the samples meet company quality standards and customer’s color code standards.
• Collects pertinent data to ensure processes are within tolerance levels.
• Conducts required testing procedures as outlined by customer specifications.
• Enters data into usable programs for management review.

XI. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

XII. WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but hearing protection may be required depending on the department where the employee is assigned.

The physical demands and work environment 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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