Quality Inspector II

Integer•Brooklyn Park, MN

9d•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. Carries out responsibilities with little to no supervision. Ensure or Establish Controls for Products and Processes. 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. Identifies and segregates non-conforming materials and initiates 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 feedback to manufacturing cell regarding Quality findings. Updates 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). You embed Quality within your daily work life – “I own Quality.” You are a standard bearer for Quality in everything we do at Integer, 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 our quality KPI’s and journey to 5 Sigma.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent may be required.
1 year of work experience as a Quality Inspector or 2 years of related inspection experience in the manufacturing industry may be required.
Understanding of GD&T.
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

Associate’s degree or experience in inspection preferred.
Some Associate’s degrees may substitute for years of experience.
Understanding of the ISO9001/ISO13485 quality standards preferred
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 our quality KPI’s and journey to 5 Sigma.