OEM Inspector

Proponent, Inc•Brea, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inspector performs timely and accurate inspection activities on incoming parts and materials, ensuring that high quality products are evaluated efficiently and moved into stock. During inspection, s/he verifies specified dimensions of product or material and compares results to material and design specifications, planners and other sources to verify conformance to product requirements. Depending on the scope of work and products, this may require the use of basic measuring instruments and inspection tools such as rulers, tape measures, calipers, gauges, or micrometers or more advanced techniques including the calibration and use of varied measuring instruments and inspection tools such as comparators and coordinate measuring machines. Inspectors may be required to review supplier provided first article reports for assigned product types. They investigate and resolve discrepancies between planners, material and other approved sources to ensure product adherence to material certifications and technical requirements. Upon realization of material rejections, they investigate the complete lot for defects, as required. They record inspection data and results, including acceptance-rejection status in the ERP system; reject defective parts and lots, mark or label the defective product appropriately, and move the material to a bond cage or other designated area to be evaluated for corrective action or return to the vendor. They facilitate or assist management in implementing corrective actions for rejections and prepare approved returns to be shipped back to vendors with appropriate documentation. From time to time, they may perform basic receiving coordination activities and other duties or participate in various projects.

Requirements

High School Diploma
1-5 Years Related Quality Inspection Work Experience
Data Entry, ERP, and Computer Proficiency
Basic Counting, Sequence Identification and Matching, and Math Skills
Quality Systems
Inspection Tools & Techniques

Nice To Haves

Proactive
Customer Focused
Time Management & Prioritization Skills
Solutions Oriented
Relationship Building
Collaborative
Focused on Continuous Learning/Improvement

Responsibilities

Perform timely and accurate inspections of incoming parts and materials to ensure quality and compliance with specifications
Verify product dimensions and characteristics using design specifications, material requirements, and planning documentation
Utilize basic measuring tools (e.g., rulers, tape measures, calipers, gauges, micrometers) and advanced inspection equipment (e.g., comparators, coordinate measuring machines) as required
Review supplier documentation, including first article inspection reports, for assigned product categories
Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies between materials, specifications, and documentation
Conduct detailed inspections of entire lots when defects or non-conformances are identified
Record inspection results, acceptance/rejection status, and related data accurately in the ERP system
Reject, tag, and properly label non-conforming materials and move them to designated areas (e.g., bond cage) for further evaluation
Support root cause analysis and assist with implementing corrective and preventive actions for rejected materials
Prepare and process returns to vendors, ensuring all required documentation is complete and accurate
Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., planning, quality, receiving) to ensure alignment on product requirements and quality standards
Assist with basic receiving coordination activities as needed
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned