Quality Inspector II - 2nd shift

Integer•Alden Plant Alden, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this intermediate position is to support and perform the inspection and testing process of materials and products from material input to final assembly of the assigned work area, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality System guidelines. This role carries out responsibilities with little to no supervision. The Quality Inspector II ensures or establishes controls for products and processes by performing visual, dimensional and/or functional inspections for each raw material, in-process assembly, or finished product in accordance with authorized specification and applicable quality standards. They identify and segregate non-conforming materials and initiate the NCR process. This role utilizes measurement tools/equipment and hand gages to measure physical dimensions and other attributes (e.g., pin gage, caliper, optical comparator, SmartScope, pull tester, etc.) and ensures current calibration. They recommend appropriate gages and other equipment for the measurement of products or parts. The Quality Inspector II compiles or completes quality records, reports, and/or documentation for product, material and equipment inspection ensuring GDP (Good Documentation Practices) are applied and understands and adheres to sampling plans. They perform support in material transactions in Oracle and participate in the first article inspection processes. This role supports process audits and provides feedback to the manufacturing cell regarding Quality findings. They update COC, COA and etc via customer portal/system (SQM, eCert). The Quality Inspector II participates in problem-solving and provides input for process/product evaluations for continuous improvement. Additionally, they expand their skill base through on-the-job training, cross-training, and classroom instruction, and train personnel in proper inspection techniques, systems, equipment, and processes. They provide support/guidance, data, and analysis to other departments. This role continually seeks to drive improvements in product and process quality and identifies and escalates quality non-conformances to assist in achieving company quality objectives and key business metrics. They adhere to Integer Core Beliefs, Safety and Quality requirements and applicable regulations described in the quality management system (QMS). The Quality Inspector II embeds Quality within their daily work life, acting as a standard bearer for Quality by assuring adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS), facilitating and/or contributing to corrective and preventive actions, and contributing to the successful attainment of quality KPIs and the journey to 5 Sigma.

Requirements

Minimum Education (preferred): High school graduate or equivalent may be required. Associate’s degree or experience in inspection preferred.
Minimum Experience (preferred): 1 year of work experience as a Quality Inspector or 2 years of related inspection experience in the manufacturing industry may be required. Some Associate’s degrees may substitute for years of experience.
Understanding of GD&T.
Understanding of the ISO9001/ISO13485 quality standards preferred.
Computer operation skills (Microsoft Office, Oracle Quality modules).
Ability to read and interpret sampling and inspection plans and engineering drawings.
Experience with the use of measurement tools/equipment and hand gages to measure physical dimensions and other attributes (e.g. pin gage, caliper, optical comparator, SmartScope, pull tester, etc.).
Experience measuring physical dimensions on parts.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Detail oriented and organized.
Knowledge of tolerances.
Basic Mathematics knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Product knowledge helpful.
IPC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs visual, dimensional and/or functional inspections for each raw material, in-process assembly, or finished product in accordance with authorized specification and applicable quality standards.
Identify and segregate non-conforming materials and initiate the NCR process.
Utilizes measurement tools/equipment and hand gages to measure physical dimensions and other attributes (e.g. pin gage, caliper, optical comparator, SmartScope, pull tester, etc.).
Ensures current calibration.
Recommends appropriate gages and other equipment for the measurement of products or parts.
Compiles or completes quality records, reports, and/or documentation for product, material and equipment inspection ensuring GDP (Good Documentation Practices) are applied.
Understands and adheres to sampling plans.
Performs support in material transactions in Oracle.
Participates in the first article inspection processes.
Supports process audits and provides give feedback to manufacturing cell regarding Quality findings.
Update COC, COA and etc via customer portal/system (SQM, eCert).
Participates in problem solving and provides input for process/product evaluations for continuous improvement.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Expands skill base through on-the-job training, cross training and classroom instruction.
Trains personnel in proper inspection techniques, systems, equipment, and processes.
Provides support/guidance, data and analysis to other departments.
Continually seeks to drive improvements in product and process quality and identifies and escalates quality non-conformances to assist in achieving company quality objectives and key business metrics.
Adheres to Integer Core Beliefs, Safety and Quality requirements and applicable regulations described in the quality management system (QMS).
Embeds Quality within daily work life – “I own Quality.”
Acts as a standard bearer for Quality by assuring adherence to our Quality Management System (QMS), facilitating and/or contributing to corrective and preventive actions, and contributing to the successful attainment of quality KPI’s and journey to 5 Sigma.