Quality Assurance Inspector II

CLICK BOND INC • Watertown, CT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Inspects and measures internally manufactured parts or procured products using various measurement equipment to verify compliance with Click Bond and/or customer furnished engineering drawings and procedures. Ensures quality production of products consistent with established standards and specifications including, but not limited to, AS9100 / ISO 9001/ ISO14001. Completes inspection records, Physical and Chemical certifications, performs AS9102 FAI’s, and non-conformance documentation. Makes entries in Click Bond ERP/MRP system. Verifies all documentation is complete and without errors prior to parts being shipped to external customers. Interacts with both internal and external customers in a polite courteous manner. Trains new employees, level 1 employees and other personnel as needed. Assists in discovering root causes and helps develop corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.

Requirements

• Has knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control) and basic statistical methods
• Experience with AS9102 FAI (First Article Inspection)
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance), Certification required
• Speaks clearly and confidently in all situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings including, procedures and written information.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment and includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Consistently at work and on time.
• Follows; keeps commitments.
• Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person of an alternate plan.
• Written and verbal instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as aerospace procedures, engineering requirements, safety rules, and quality assurance manual.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer navigation skills as well as experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, ERP/MRP inventory software and manufacturing software.
• Experience with 6-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles
• Experience with the NCR process and non-conformances
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Read and understand control plans and inspection plans.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer focused mindset.
• Proficient at performing In Process Inspections, Final Inspections, and dimensional inspections and other attributes utilizing inspection devices (such as micrometer, caliper, optical measurement equipment, etc.)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including but not limited to F-Nams, Injection Molding, Compression Molding, CNC’s, Composites, paint processes, passivation and Assembly depending on the area assigned.
• Ability to write and read English.
• 2 years of experience in quality inspection or related position required.
• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.) required.
• Has been through audit training or 1-year equivalent audit experience.
• 1 year experience reading GD&T drawings or GD&T certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience and/or certification preferred.
• Certifications from professional organizations (i.e., ASQ CQI (Certified Quality Inspector)) are preferred.
• Niton Analyzer certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use inspection devices (micrometer, caliper, optical measurement equipment) to determine product conformance with engineering drawings, purchase orders and associated specifications.
• Setup and operation of Retina automated inspection system.
• Produce reports of inspection acceptance or non-conformance and make appropriate computer entries.
• Stamp mark of approval for procured product, internally produced product, or appropriate shipping documentation.
• Produce reports of traceability and certificates of compliance.
• Test materials as necessary
• Assists with the creation of inspection plans and inspection report forms.
• Assist in training new employees and level 1 inspectors.
• Help in the creation on control plans and inspection plans.
• Create AS9102 FAI’s
• Communicate and work with internal customers.
• Occasional use of the forklift
• Developing root cause analysis and corrective actions using 5-Why and/or 8D
• Perform First shot, In Process, Final and Shipping inspections.
• Coordinates, trains, and audits production technicians in the Certified Manufacturing Inspector program compliant with AS9162 Aerospace Operator Self-Verification Programs.
• XRF material analysis
• Proficient in the management of product in the non-conformance process.
• Report immediately all suspicious and hazardous conditions to a supervisor.
• Understand and observe all safety guidelines and assure quality and safety by complying with all appropriate CB policies and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining clean, orderly, and hazard-free work areas.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, be a self-starter and be detail oriented.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Click Bond complies with federal and state disability laws.
• Click Bond will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.
• The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED