Sr Quality Control Inspector

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sr Quality Control Inspector is responsible for testing and inspecting products at various stages of the production process. This position researches, compiles, evaluates and presents statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products, recommending methods for improvement to management. This position ensures quality control and quality assurance to produce products consistent with established standards.
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Examine products at various stages in the production process to identify defects. Conduct in depth inspection of interior, exterior, hardware, packaging, text, design, etc.
•    Complete appropriate testing of products and evaluate/improve testing procedures.
•    Compare product work orders to the inspected product to ensure customer specifications have been met.
•    Document all defects; give clear, concise instructions indicating necessary repairs and recommendations.
•    Record test data, applying statistical quality control procedures. Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
•    Reroute defected projects to appropriate team member or location for correction.
•    Assist other departments with understanding and improving quality issues and needs.
•    Supply appropriate information to management, supervision or department staff if a defect is found.
•    Complete root cause analysis to determine the source of product defects.
•    Work as a mentor within the production team to guide coworkers in resolving the problem.
•    Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of products.
•    Generate materials and workflows to assist team in quality control processes.
•    Process all product that has passed quality inspection.
•    Support and manage the company quality business systems.
•    Ensure product meets all quality specifications and established standards.
•    Additional duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

•    Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
•    4+ years of previous quality control experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
•    High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
•    Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
•    Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
•    Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
•    Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
•    Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
•    Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

•    Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.  
•    Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
•    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•    Regularly/Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
•    The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.