Electrical Quality Control Inspector

M.C. Dean, Inc•Manassas, VA

About The Position

The Electrical Quality Control Inspector follows M.C. Dean’s Quality Control Program to verify that installations meet quality expectations for durability and reliability. The role performs field and production inspections to confirm compliance with project specifications, applicable legal requirements, safety policies, procedures, and the Quality Control Plan. The inspector documents inspection results, reports nonconformances, supports corrective and preventive actions, and works with the project team to promote continuous improvement. The position also participates in preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections; daily Operational Risk Management briefings; and required quality reporting. Inspections include receiving, first article, in-process, and final checks of electrical and mechanical assemblies, using visual methods and inspection equipment as appropriate. The inspector may assist with operator training and problem solving and coordinates with a supervisor to ensure inspection coverage across shifts. The role requires physical work, including regularly moving objects up to 50 pounds, relocating a 12-foot stepladder without assistance, and working at heights up to 60 feet. The pay range is USD $35.50–$39.50 per hour.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical discipline, or quality-related experience in place of the degree.
At least 4 years of hands-on experience in construction, estimation, and/or quality control activities.
Experience with receiving, production, shipping, and quality processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail; highly organized and computer literate.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and follow proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance and work at heights up to 60 feet, including climbing and maintaining balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively.
Good vision, which may be corrected, ability to see in color, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong; apply general rules to specific problems; combine information to form conclusions; see details at close range; and understand spoken information and ideas.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections to verify compliance with project or contract specifications, the Quality Control Plan, and applicable legal requirements.
Read blueprints and specifications, monitor work against requirements, and recommend adjustments to assembly or installation processes.
Inspect materials, components, products, and electrical or mechanical assemblies; submit items for testing and measurement as needed.
Operate electronic inspection equipment and software, and document approvals, rejections, inspection results, test data, and quantities inspected.
Identify and segregate or arrange removal of nonconforming materials, components, products, and units; promptly notify operators or supervisors of nonconformances.
Participate in preparatory meetings to review plans and specifications for each definable feature of work.
Participate in initial inspections to verify approved materials, personnel, equipment, and site conditions, and to establish workmanship, quality, and safety expectations.
Conduct continuous follow-up inspections and inspect work in detail in coordination with the Owner/QC.
Collect and analyze quality data for continuous improvement and share it with the project team weekly.
Participate in daily Operational Risk Management meetings, represent quality concerns, and present at least two to three relevant quality tips of the day.
Complete daily QC reports and quality reporting requirements, including inspection checklists, Data Collection Reports, hold logs, discrepancy notices, and waiver logs.
Follow applicable quality system procedures and assigned responsibilities under the Quality Management System and nonconformance procedures.
Perform receiving, first article, in-process, and final inspections of electrical and mechanical assemblies.
Assist with operator training, provide guidance, and support problem-solving efforts.
Participate in root-cause analysis and development of corrective and preventive actions for systemic issues; advise the appropriate party of corrective actions.
Coordinate with the supervisor to ensure appropriate inspection coverage across shifts in case of an inspector’s absence.