Electrical Quality Control Inspector

M.C. Dean, Inc•Rock Hill, SC

About The Position

The Electrical Quality Control Inspector follows M.C. Dean’s Quality Control Program to verify that installations meet expectations for durability and reliability. The role performs field inspections to ensure work complies with safety policies and procedures, contract specifications, applicable legal requirements, and the Quality Control Plan. The inspector also performs receiving, first-article, in-process, and final inspections of electrical and mechanical assemblies, visually and/or using inspection equipment. The inspector documents inspection results, reports and helps address nonconformances, supports continuous improvement and problem-solving, and coordinates with project teams, operators, supervisors, Quality Assurance, and the Owner/QC. The role participates in preparatory, initial, follow-up, and daily Operational Risk Management meetings, and assists with training and corrective and preventive action development.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent quality-related experience.
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 lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and follow proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
Good vision, which may be corrected, ability to see 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

Inspect work for compliance with project or contract specifications, the Quality Control Plan, applicable legal requirements, and safety policies and procedures.
Read blueprints and specifications, monitor operations against requirements, and recommend adjustments to assembly or installation processes.
Inspect materials, components, products, and assemblies; identify items for testing or measurement; and operate electronic inspection equipment and software.
Document approval or rejection of inspected items, identify nonconforming items for removal or segregation, and promptly notify operators or supervisors of nonconformances.
Report inspection and test data, quantities inspected, and daily QC activity; complete required Quality Management System reports, checklists, data collection reports, hold logs, discrepancy notices, and waiver logs.
Participate in preparatory meetings for each definable feature of work to review relevant plan and specification requirements with the supervising foreman.
Participate in initial inspections to verify approved materials, personnel, equipment, and site conditions; inspect initial installation and identify required workmanship, quality, and safety measures.
Perform continuous follow-up inspections and detailed inspections of work in coordination with the Owner/QC.
Collect and analyze data for continuous improvement and share findings with the project team weekly.
Participate in daily Operational Risk Management meetings, represent the quality portion, discuss relevant quality issues, and present at least two to three quality tips of the day relevant to the work scope.
Follow applicable quality-system procedures and perform assigned responsibilities under the Quality Management System.
Perform receiving, first-article, in-process, and final inspections on electrical and mechanical assemblies.
Assist with operator training, guidance, and problem-solving.
Assist in developing root-cause analyses and corrective and preventive actions for systemic issues, and advise the appropriate party of corrective action to be taken.
Coordinate with the supervisor to ensure appropriate inspection coverage across shifts during an inspector’s absence.