Electrical Quality Control Inspector

M.C. Dean, Inc•Fort Worth, TX

16h

About The Position

The Electrical Quality Control Inspector follows M.C. Dean’s Quality Control Program to achieve and verify quality expectations for durable, reliable installations. The role performs field inspections to confirm work complies with project and contract specifications, applicable legal requirements, quality procedures, and safety policies. The inspector also performs receiving, first-article, in-process, and final inspections of electrical and mechanical assemblies, using visual checks and inspection equipment as appropriate. The inspector documents inspection results and nonconformances, participates in project quality and operational risk meetings, and works with project personnel to support workmanship, safety, continuous improvement, training, and corrective actions. The position may work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and involves physical activity, including lifting materials and working at heights.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical discipline, or quality-related experience as a substitute.
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 while following 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 all types of 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, applicable legal requirements, and safety policies and procedures.
Confer with the Quality Assurance Manager as appropriate and read blueprints and specifications.
Monitor operations to ensure they meet specifications and recommend adjustments to assembly or installation processes.
Inspect, identify, and submit materials, components, or products for testing and measurement; operate electronic inspection equipment and software.
Document approval or rejection of inspected items, identify items that fail specifications for removal or segregation, and report inspection data and quantities inspected.
Participate in Preparatory Meetings to review relevant plans and specifications with the foreman supervising each definable feature of work.
Participate in Initial Inspections to verify materials, personnel, equipment, and site conditions; inspect initial installations and identify workmanship, quality, and safety expectations.
Conduct continuous Follow-up Inspections to verify workmanship, quality, and safety in accordance with contract documents.
Inspect work in detail and in coordination with the Owner and Quality Control personnel.
Collect and analyze data for continuous improvement and share it with the project team weekly.
Participate in daily Operational Risk Management meetings, represent the quality portion, discuss quality issues for the work scope, and present at least two to three relevant quality tips of the day.
Prepare daily QC reports and complete required M.C. Dean Quality Management System reporting, including inspection checklists, Data Collection Reports, hold logs, discrepancy notices, and waiver logs.
Perform Receiving, First Article, In-Process, and Final Inspections on electrical and mechanical assemblies, visually and/or with inspection equipment.
Immediately notify operators or supervision of product nonconformances and identify nonconforming units for segregation in accordance with the applicable procedure.
Assist with operator training and guidance, problem-solving, and development of root-cause, corrective, and preventive actions for systemic issues.
Advise the appropriate party of corrective actions to be taken.
Coordinate with the supervisor to ensure inspector coverage across shifts in the event of an inspector’s absence.
Understand and follow applicable quality system procedures and assigned responsibilities under the QMS.