QA Inspector

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC•San Marcos, CA

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Inspector is responsible for maintaining quality standards by inspecting incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products, and accurately documenting inspection results.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing quality inspection.
Ability to operate standard inspection tools and basic testing equipment.
Experience testing subassemblies.
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
Ability to follow verbal and written job instructions.
Ability to pass IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 certification.
Experience working in a controlled manufacturing environment requiring lot traceability.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and type for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Use of standard office equipment, inspection tools, and measurement devices is required.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, or steel-toe footwear, may be required in designated areas.
Standard business hours are typical, with occasional extended hours to support production schedules, audits, or customer requirements.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and walk throughout the facility as needed.
Visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses) sufficient to inspect parts, read drawings, measurements, and documentation.

Responsibilities

Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
Complete operation sheets, including stamping and dating for controlled production.
Maintain accurate lot traceability throughout the inspection process.
Interpret production schematics, specifications, and blueprints.
Conduct final inspections of complex assemblies and First Article Inspections (FAI).
Administer prescribed inspection procedures, including setup and verification checks.
Perform visual inspections of bench-assembled components and subassemblies to ensure conformance.
Verify electrical and/or mechanical standards, specifications, and tolerances.
Maintain inspection gauges and tools in proper working condition.
Provide training and guidance to other employees as needed.
Follow established safe work practices, participate in required safety training, and promptly report unsafe conditions, near misses, or accidents.
Understand and support the Quality Policy and applicable elements of the Quality Management System relevant to assigned work areas.
Take proactive action to reduce, eliminate, and prevent quality deficiencies, including product or process escapes.
Initiate actions to prevent nonconformities related to products, processes, and quality systems.
Exercise responsibility and authority to identify quality concerns and elevate issues for timely resolution within the quality system.
Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Maintain professional, constructive, and collaborative working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.