Quality Control Inspector II

diasorinsp•Austin, TX

32d

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector II will be responsible for executing Quality Control processes associated with purchased product, production, supplier quality and departmental calibration and maintenance, the inspection of purchased parts and assemblies used to manufacture Luminex products, overseeing and assuring calibration and maintenance of measuring and monitoring instruments, maintaining IQC laboratory supplies, maintaining the integrity and cleanliness of the QC work area, and supporting continuous process improvement projects and performing cross-functional job duties as necessary. This position will communicate supplier quality to internal and external parties as required. The Quality Control Inspector II will drive continuous improvement projects including the development of department inspection methods, resolutions to address audit observation, non-conformances, corrective actions, and customer complaints and resolutions to address Supplier Quality issues. This position will have occasional supplier interactions as well as frequent intra-department and inter-department interfaces with Quality Assurance, Instrument Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials and Production Planning, Purchasing, Shipping, and Document Control.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent required
5 years relevant work experience or training OR 7 years related experience without Associate's degree
Proficient knowledge of secondary finishing processes (i.e., plating, powder coating, polishing etc..)

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred

Responsibilities

Performing incoming dimensional inspection of precision machined, molded and electromechanical parts using hand tools (Caliper, Pin Gauges, Height Gauge, Thread Gauges, Micrometers etc.)
Performing inspections with Optical Comparator, Digital Microscope, Profilometer experience needed
Programming and operating Zeiss CMM and vision system using Calypso software.
Process purchased materials for release.
Application of GD&T practices.
Take ownership and assist in core QC functions and associated activities relating to Incoming Product Control.
Fulfill individual and departmental CAPP objectives
Assist and document the investigation and resolution of problems initiated through non-conformances, corrective action, customer complaints, and/or audit findings.
Coordinate and/or conduct departmental maintenance and calibration of local measuring and monitoring devices.
Schedule outsourced testing and services.
Maintain cleanliness and integrity of facilities and working areas.
Lead and assist with departmental document change control and engineering change control activities, monitor and assess impact of procedural and engineering change releases.
Lead and assist in development of test methods and inspection plans.
Assist in Material Review Board activities including: perform cycle count; perform inventory transfers; perform Oracle transactions; confirm field and production floor non-conformances.
Lead and assist in continuous improvement projects.
Conduct applicable departmental and interdepartmental training.
Interface with other departments and participate in meetings as required.
Ensure personal compliance and facilitate department compliance with the Quality System and Health and Safety policies.
Monitor and stock of departmental supplies; generate Purchase Orders as needed.
Assist in validations of test methods, equipment, processes.
Drive the resolution of audit findings, observations, and recommendations.
Participate in additional quality activities as required.
Drive scheduling of day to day processes; ensure timely and accurate turnaround.
Liaison with Purchasing for supplier interactions.
Guide procurement for non-recurring resources.
Assist in data analysis and reporting of department metrics as required.
Assist in the development and improvements of incoming inspection methods, inspection plans, and test fixtures.
Assist with departmental obligations for product design and development, design transfer, and market phases.
Functional inspection and testing of critical components using spectrophotometers, vision systems, and CMMs.
Lead in programming of CMM and vision system.
Perform First Article Inspections of Alpha, Beta and Market Release products.
Perform First Article Inspections on CMM
Coordinate supplier source inspections.
Assist in resolving Supplier Quality issues with regard to inspection methods.
Investigate and communicate supplier quality issues / failures.
Drive supplier resolution in supplier non-conformances.
Assist in core Final QC functions and associated activities relating to Intermediate and Finished Product Control.
Process intermediate and finished products for release
Document non-conformances
Assist in continuous improvement projects.
Assist in the resolution of audit findings, observations, and recommendations
Assist in the investigation and resolution of problems initiated through non-conformances, corrective action, or customer complaints.
Assist in validations of test methods, equipment, processes.
Other duties as assigned.