2nd Shift Quality Control Inspector

Crystal Group•Hiawatha, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Crystal Group, we do hard things – designing and building rugged tech and tech solutions that provide predictable performance in the world’s most unforgiving environments. As a 100% employee-owned company, here you take extreme ownership of your role and work and invest in your own success and that of your teammates. Together we use a zero limits approach to wow our customers. Crystal Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical/dental/vision insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Wellness programs Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) On-Site Gym Job Summary This position will perform key quality management system activities associate with product inspections, including receipt inspection, in process inspection, component inspection (e.g., wire harness), and final inspection. The role includes supporting the nonconforming material process and the Material Review Board (MRB). Additionally, the inspector will promote awareness of quality standards in the areas they support.

Requirements

Familiar with Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, and web applications
Must be able to use scope, calipers, multimeter, and various test equipment
Take, edit, and catalog photos
Basic computer skills, including learning ERP software program
Certify and maintain certification for IPC-610, IPC-620, J-STD
Must be a US Person (US Citizen, person granted US Permanent Resident Card or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person”)
Associates degree or 5 years’ experience in a quality inspection role in lieu of degree

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AS9100D, ISO9001:2008, AS9102, and SPC a plus
Associates degree or 5 years’ experience in a quality inspection role in lieu of degree

Responsibilities

Inspect and test incoming shipments for damages or defects according to industry standards and vendor/supplier defined expectations.
Work with multiple departments during the inspection process and assist with coordinating repairs or returns with suppliers
Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions to verify the correct part is received
Document and respond to formal Preventive and Corrective Actions when a process or product is found to be non-conforming.
Monitor and assist Quality with defective part segregation and storage until the part can be returned to supplier
Communicate and provide feedback to suppliers regarding defects and working to resolve with RMAs.
Communicate with the Crystal team to provide status updates on parts, defects found and next steps to resolve to maintain production timelines
Assist with scrap, repair and rework diagnosis and next steps
Review and monitor issues recorded and corrective actions in Issue Tracker. Escalate issues to Quality when appropriate
Support Supplier FAI process by reviewing Supplier FAI documentation for accuracy against the drawing
Maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file shipping/receiving records.
Assist Quality with supplier database, assessments/records etc.
Identify and act upon continuous improvement activities within the department
Inspect and test final products for damages or defects according to drawing requirements, procedures, and industry standards
Inspect and test wire harness and subassemblies for damages or defects according to drawing requirements, procedures, and industry standards
Promote safety awareness and ensures compliance of safety practices within department including ESD and ISO procedures
Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed