Inspector, Quality

TPI Composites•Newton, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: Responsible for performing inspections and testing in accordance with TPI and customer-specific requirements, identifying non-conforming materials, and participating in problem-solving processes to improve quality or production. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs inspection and testing defined by TPI Quality Instructions and customer specific requirements. Identifies non-conforming materials or products, create Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) in QMS tablets. Supports other teams on all inspections and communicate properly (via radio, email, etc) Provides direction, support, and training to new associates. Verifies that repairs done to the product are in conformance with the approved methods. Basic interpretation of engineering drawings, diagrams and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards. Strives to improve quality or enhance production by participating in problem solving process. Maintain neat and accurate inspection records (checklists, record logs, etc.), as required. Use gages like Vernier Caliper, Tape Measures, Depth Gages etc. 5S management in quality tools and maintain calibrations of the gauges of his/her area. Obtains quality forms/packet and enters data electronically as required. Reconciles final inspection documentation for release of product.(green tag process) Other duties as assigned. Education/ Experience: High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred. Minimum of one (1) year quality control experience in a manufacturing environment Ability to maintain safe work environment. Familiarity with measurement and test equipment Ability to follow documented procedures and standards. Capability to read and interpret basic drawings and to perform basic math. Computer proficiency including MS Office (Preferred) High attention to detail Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team. Adapt to working different shifts and overtime, (being called in on days off) Physical Skills and Abilities: Candidates must be willing and able to work: In an industrial environment where there will be exposure to elevated high heat and humidity, fiberglass dust, and hazardous chemicals. In a safety-sensitive, demanding, detail oriented, deadline driven environment that requires simultaneous handling of multiple priorities. Independently and as a member of a team. May be required to work up to a 12-hour shift. Candidates must be capable of safely and efficiently performing the following tasks: Work from verbal and /or written work instructions. Lifting and carrying up to 25-50lbs. Frequent use of manual, electric, and pneumatic hand tools. Frequent standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, squatting, ladder and stair climbing and occasional crawling, twisting, and lying. Frequent reaching and repetitive manipulation of hands for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling. Wearing of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety glasses, gloves, protective garments, and respirators.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year quality control experience in a manufacturing environment
Ability to maintain safe work environment.
Familiarity with measurement and test equipment
Ability to follow documented procedures and standards.
Capability to read and interpret basic drawings and to perform basic math.
High attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Adapt to working different shifts and overtime, (being called in on days off)

Nice To Haves

Computer proficiency including MS Office (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Performs inspection and testing defined by TPI Quality Instructions and customer specific requirements.
Identifies non-conforming materials or products, create Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) in QMS tablets.
Supports other teams on all inspections and communicate properly (via radio, email, etc)
Provides direction, support, and training to new associates.
Verifies that repairs done to the product are in conformance with the approved methods.
Basic interpretation of engineering drawings, diagrams and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
Strives to improve quality or enhance production by participating in problem solving process.
Maintain neat and accurate inspection records (checklists, record logs, etc.), as required.
Use gages like Vernier Caliper, Tape Measures, Depth Gages etc.
5S management in quality tools and maintain calibrations of the gauges of his/her area.
Obtains quality forms/packet and enters data electronically as required.
Reconciles final inspection documentation for release of product.(green tag process)
Other duties as assigned.