Mechanical Inspector

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Keep work area and equipment clean
• Experienced in the use of SmartScopes or vision systems and writing efficient and accurate routine/programs
• Able to read and understand procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas interdepartmentally (Eng., Quality, Production)
• Perform inspection to ensure good quality
• Recognize and communicate deviations from accepted practices.
• Product sampling and subsequent part inspection according to specifications
• Must be motivated and capable of dictating priorities when needed
• Ability to adapt to changes in project priorities
• Understands and follow cGMP
• Assist QA Inspectors and Molding personnel in the interpretation of part drawings, specifications and QA standards.
• Trains Molding QA personnel on measurement methods and to execute routines
• Strong collaboration with engineering and design team for solutions and/ or new ideas
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Basic Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, Word) and computer experience.
• Able to read and understand procedures
• Ability to learn and understand new routine program software
• Basics of part fixture design
• Basics of statistics; such SPC and Gage R&R
• Basic Math skills ( Basic Algebra)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge in reading, interpreting, and understanding drawings and specifications
• ASQ Certified Inspector Certification a plus
• Experienced in the use of hand gauges (calipers, micrometers, height/depth gauges, etc.)
• Capable of making Quality decisions (within allowable limits) to ensure good quality product.
• Able to perform complex visual and functional tests and investigations on product.  Capable of using test and investigation data to determine appropriate course of action on product.
• Occasional backup for team lead.
• Demonstrate leadership, problem solving skills and technical knowledge.

Education and Experience 

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 3 years in a quality control environment or FDA regulated manufacturing environment or ASQ/CQI Certification
• Minimum of 1 year developing measurement routines in vision systems

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age

Travel Requirements

• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Must be able to perform visual inspections with and without the aid of magnification tools
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 
• This job operates in a clean room environment. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit or stand for the duration of the shift
• Must be able to repetitively move and lift objects of up to 30 lbs