Quality Assurance Inspector (Manufacturing)

FuelCell Energy•Torrington, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to join our manufacturing quality team who has a creative, innovative approach to his or her work and will never shy away from offering truthful observations and recommendations. We’re looking for a highly organized, methodical professional with attention to detail and the experience necessary to take our products to the next level in terms of safety, quality, and accuracy. A proven track record of experience is essential. Based out of our recently expanded, climate controlled manufacturing facility, the Quality Inspector performs functions associated with quality assurance operations, including inspection, auditing, documentation, troubleshooting, preparing products for launch, calibration tasks and carrying out quality assurance procedures related to production.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required. Associate’s degree in engineering technology or an applicable discipline is a plus.
Minimum of 3 years of inspection experience working in a production environment (manufacturing, production warehouse, etc.)
Able to read and interpret data, specifications, and drawing requirements - knowledge of GD&T is a plus
Able to communicate effectively in English (writing and verbally)
Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to operate responsibly and flexibly in a team environment with minimal supervision
Demonstrates strong math aptitude including the ability to perform computations with all units of measure (international and U.S.)
Demonstrable experience using precision quality measurement tools
Must be willing to work occasionally in Danbury CT facility, if required
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrable product and production quality experience with high precision products preferred
Experience with welding codes and weld inspection techniques strongly preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel. PowerPoint preferred
Experience with ISO 9001 standards preferred
Experience with ERP systems preferred

Nice To Haves

ASQ CQI Certification is preferred
Experience with ASTM is preferred

Responsibilities

Use programs to collect and evaluate data used to assess and document results of quality assurance and control processes
Performs in-process and final inspection of materials, parts, assemblies and finished goods to maintain a quality product in accordance with FuelCell Energy specifications, and ISO9001 standards
Accurately uses all standard measuring tools such as eye loupes, pin gauges, micrometers, calipers, height gauge, profilometer, and coordinate measuring machines
Performs inspections, product and process audits in a manufacturing environment
Monitors critical equipment and instrumentation
Determines and assists in developing methods and procedures for quality assurance and control
Identifies and communicates quality issues and offers ideas for improvement
Drafts procedures, work instructions, test methods, training plans, checklists and assists with validating or troubleshooting testing methods
Consults with Manufacturing and/or Engineering on quality issues
Communicates audit, inspection, and nonconformance issues via email and/or reports
Schedules and facilitates MRB (Material Review Board) and other meetings
Participates in root cause investigations and corrective actions
Responsible for inspector evaluation exams and assists with employee assessments for visual inspection competence
Provides training and support to manufacturing associates.
Maintenance of Calibration system, tools, gages, fixtures
Scheduling CMM Service and Calibration
Attend PCN Meetings & up-load information for manufacturing trials
Log NCR Cases and follow-up as required
Experience with inspection equipment both use and programming CMM
Support Receiving & Inspection Department – inspections, document up-load to Master Control
Participates in Stack, Module, Vessel, Final and sub-assembly components shop inspections
Other tasks as assigned.