Quality Inspector - American Fan

Fairbanks Morse Defense•Fairfield, OH

78d•Onsite

About The Position

American Fan, part of Fairbanks Morse Defense, is hiring a Quality Inspector for its Fairfield, Ohio facility. The QA department inspects products and supports manufacturing processes. The inspector evaluates manufactured and purchased equipment components, helps improve inspection and manufacturing processes, and supports business processes and company strategic goals. Inspections take place during receiving, in-process, and final inspection stages, and may require travel to suppliers or supporting customer inspections onsite. The position also supports the HAF ISO quality system, safety programs, audits, quality documentation, and housekeeping efforts.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and mechanical inspection in a manufacturing or service environment.
Experience in welding, weld inspection, forging, casting, fabrication, machining, or mechanical equipment assembly.
Ability to qualify as an AWS Certified Welding Inspector and VT Level II Inspector.
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening and clear, concise oral and written communication; proven collaboration skills.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with coworkers, customers, and vendors.
High moral and ethical standards and demonstrated integrity.
Good analytical skills.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as typing.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a related field.
Professional certification such as AWS CWI, ASQ, or ASNT.
Additional quality and business certifications, such as Six Sigma or Lean.
Working knowledge and firsthand experience in quality programs.
Working knowledge of a current ERP/MRP system.

Responsibilities

Inspect parts and assemblies with appropriate measuring and test equipment to verify compliance with drawings and instructions, including reviewing supplier documentation for receiving inspections.
Perform visual weld inspections against acceptance criteria in drawings and codes during receiving, in-process, and final inspections; travel to suppliers for inspections when required.
Compare job records, sales order documentation, and manufactured equipment to verify compliance with job requirements.
Help manufacturing associates interpret drawings, instructions, and job documents.
Perform tests such as leak, permeability, and dimensional testing according to quality procedures and work instructions.
Document, report, track, and follow up on nonconformances; assist in determining solutions, inspect completed repairs, and close out documentation and logs.
Communicate inspection results, nonconformances, schedules, instructions, issues, and tips to shop personnel and managers.
Collect, calibrate, and return meters and test equipment; document calibration results, request external calibration when needed, and update status indicators and recall systems.
Participate in and follow company safety programs, including Find-it/Fix-it, and support assigned Job Safety Analysis activities.
Generate and update quality management system procedures, work instructions, and forms when assigned.
Review customer documents, including welding specifications, and help prepare quality documents for customer and supplier submission.
Participate in regulatory, internal, customer, and third-party audits with other quality functions.
Interface with customers during their onsite inspections.
Perform assigned housekeeping duties in QA work areas in support of 5S efforts.
Attend required EH&S training, report safety incidents and near misses promptly, and follow safe work practices to support the goal of zero lost-time incidents.
Support the HAF ISO quality system in accordance with organizational goals and objectives.
Complete assigned items, projects, and quick wins in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.