Quality Inspector

Powell Industries•North Canton, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

A Quality Inspector ensures that products and services meet established quality standards and specifications. The role involves visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections and tests of equipment manufactured at Powell facilities, identifying defects or deviations, documenting non-conformities, and working with production teams and other departments to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions. The inspector may also contribute to continuous improvement of quality-control processes and procedures. The position works with manufacturing, engineering, sales, shipping, fabrication, PCR, and switchgear teams, as well as customers, suppliers, and other Powell subsidiaries. It is a safety-sensitive role in a temperature-controlled manufacturing or industrial environment, with occasional outside activities and some office work. The job requires use of personal protective equipment when required, work from ladders and scaffolding, and work at heights usually no higher than 30 feet or with proper lift equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma, General Education Diploma, or trade school diploma or certificate.
1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read prints, including specification sheets, wiring diagrams, schematics, three-line drawings, wiring lists, and part drawings.
Ability to apply relevant industry standards to the job and product.
Ability to learn and follow manufacturing policies and practices to ensure compliance with ISO requirements.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Ability to work effectively within a team and alongside other departments.
Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision-making.
Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable in completing job tasks.
Ability to pursue self-development through internal or external programs that contribute to knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience inspecting electrical or electronic equipment or components.
Intermediate experience working with industry codes and standards and ability to refer to applicable codes.

Responsibilities

Perform visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections and tests of equipment manufactured at Powell facilities according to Powell Standards.
Program and operate electronic equipment such as microprocessor-based relays.
Energize Powell electrical products and other buyout equipment, including service panels, HVAC equipment, battery chargers, and UPS systems.
Conduct equipment failure investigations and root-cause analysis.
Complete and maintain required test and quality-control documentation.
Perform maintenance on test equipment as needed.
Use test equipment such as multimeters, clamp-on meters, voltage detectors, and Hi-Pot testers.
Work with internal departments and customers to resolve quality-related issues, including during production, final inspection, and final release to shipping.
Record engineering and shop discrepancies, non-conformities, and material shortages using Powell systems.
Participate in continuous improvement projects.
Promote a safety culture and attend safety meetings.
Follow standard work instructions and identify potential risks to product quality.
Keep work areas clean and well organized.
Learn and understand basic electrical principles and relevant mechanical practices.