Incoming Quality Assurance Inspector

Idexx•Westbrook, ID

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Incoming Quality Assurance Inspector, you will play a critical role in ensuring incoming materials, including mechanical and electrical components, chemical and biological raw materials, and other supplies, meet established company specifications and quality standards. Through visual, mechanical, and functional inspections, testing, and analysis, you will help ensure that only compliant materials move forward in our processes. You will maintain accurate documentation, complete data entry, and support quality systems that ensure regulatory and operational excellence across IDEXX. This position requires travel between our Portland, Westbrook, and Scarborough facilities to support inspection activities and maintain consistent quality standards across locations. You’ll play an important role in protecting product quality and supporting the delivery of innovative solutions that improve the health and well-being of animals and people worldwide. This role is essential to maintaining the quality, safety, and reliability of the materials used throughout IDEXX operations. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality help prevent defects, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support operational efficiency while contributing to continuous improvement efforts across the organization.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Ability to read, interpret, and carry out detailed instructions in written, oral, and diagram form
Ability to operate complex measurement instruments and determine appropriate measurement methods for inspection activities
Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
Strong comprehension of SOPs, correspondence, memos, and quality documentation
Ability to complete written correspondence, inspection records, and filing requirements accurately
Effective verbal communication skills with the ability to present information in one-on-one and small group settings
Basic math skills including fractions, decimals, units of measure, rates, ratios, percentages, and graph interpretation
Understanding of industry-standard sampling plans and inspection methodologies
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate situations involving multiple variables within established procedures
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Perform inspections, testing, and analysis of incoming materials according to specifications, requirements, and industry standards using specialized equipment and measurement tools as needed
Complete inspection documentation, quality records, paperwork, and data entry accurately and thoroughly
Collect and provide inspection data and reports to management and support audits, surveys, and certification activities
Maintain current procedures and SOPs while identifying opportunities for process improvements and assisting with implementation of changes
Manage special handling requirements for hazardous materials when applicable
Interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to ensure accurate inspections
Utilize industry-standard sampling plans and quality methodologies during inspection activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns and support continuous improvement initiatives
Travel between Portland, Westbrook, and Scarborough facilities to perform incoming inspection activities as needed