Quality Inspector II

Integer • Alden Plant Alden, NY

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About The Position

The Quality Inspector II is an intermediate-level role supporting and performing inspections and testing of materials and products from material input through final assembly in an assigned work area. The role follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), authorized specifications, applicable quality standards, and the Quality Management System (QMS), and is performed with little to no supervision.

The inspector conducts visual, dimensional, and functional inspections; identifies and segregates non-conforming materials; uses and maintains calibrated measurement equipment; and completes inspection records and related documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices. The role also supports material transactions, first article inspections, process audits, customer quality documentation, and continuous-improvement problem solving.

The position includes on-the-job and cross-training, training other personnel in inspection practices and equipment, and providing guidance and quality data to other departments. The inspector is expected to uphold Integer’s values, safety and quality requirements, and contribute to site goals and quality objectives. The schedule is 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent may be required.
• One year of work experience as a Quality Inspector or two years of related inspection experience in manufacturing may be required; some associate degrees may substitute for years of experience.
• Understanding of GD&T.
• Computer operation skills, including Microsoft Office and Oracle Quality modules.
• Ability to read and interpret sampling and inspection plans and engineering drawings.
• Experience using measurement tools, equipment, and hand gages to measure physical dimensions and other attributes.
• Experience measuring physical dimensions on parts.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Basic mathematics knowledge.
• Knowledge of tolerances.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or experience in inspection.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality standards.
• Helpful product knowledge.
• IPC certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional, and/or functional inspections of raw materials, in-process assemblies, and finished products according to authorized specifications and applicable quality standards.
• Identify and segregate non-conforming materials and initiate the NCR process.
• Use measurement tools and equipment and hand gages to measure physical dimensions and other product attributes.
• Ensure measurement equipment is current in calibration and recommend appropriate gages and equipment for measuring products or parts.
• Compile or complete quality records, reports, and inspection documentation while applying Good Documentation Practices.
• Understand and follow sampling plans.
• Support material transactions in Oracle.
• Participate in first article inspection processes.
• Support process audits and provide feedback to manufacturing cells regarding quality findings.
• Update certificates of conformance (COC), certificates of analysis (COA), and related documents through customer portals or systems such as SQM and eCert.
• Participate in problem solving and provide input for process and product evaluations for continuous improvement.
• Expand skills through on-the-job training, cross-training, and classroom instruction.
• Train personnel in proper inspection techniques, systems, equipment, and processes.
• Provide support, guidance, data, and analysis to other departments.
• Drive improvements in product and process quality and identify and escalate quality non-conformances.
• Adhere to Integer Core Beliefs, safety and quality requirements, applicable regulations, and the QMS.
• Contribute to corrective and preventive actions, quality KPIs, and the company’s journey to 5 Sigma.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Base wages, a cash-based incentive program, overtime pay, shift differentials, and call-in pay when applicable.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Adoption benefits.
• Parental leave available after one year.
• Optional employee-paid supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions, with immediate eligibility.
• 80 hours (10 days) of company-designated holidays per year.
• Annual allotment of paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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