Quality Inspector 3rd shift

Challenge Manufacturing•Walker, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a Quality Inspector for its 3rd shift operations. This role is crucial for monitoring and measuring products on the manufacturing floor, ensuring they meet Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards. The inspector will perform periodic quality checks, record data in the Plex ERP system, and contribute to general utility work to support production requirements. As an employee-owned company, Challenge Manufacturing values innovation, teamwork, and the individual perspectives of its team members. The company is committed to operational excellence and driving innovative solutions for the automotive industry.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
High School Graduate or equivalent.
6 months quality experience.
Has high standards of performance for self.
Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.
Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.
Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.
Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities.
Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions.
Ability to use quality inspection tools.
Ability to read and interpret job element sheets.
Ability to use a variety of gages (functional, go/no go).
PC and keyboard/mouse skills.
Ability to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work as a contributing member within team environment.

Nice To Haves

One year manufacturing experience preferred.
Ability to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday.

Responsibilities

Monitor and measure products on the manufacturing floor.
Escalate nonconforming product issues according to Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards.
Perform periodic quality checks.
Record information in Plex (enterprise resource data planning system - ERP).
Perform general utility work to meet work schedule.
Inspect and gage raw or welded parts according to operator checklist to ensure parts are within customer specifications.
Verify first piece inspection and approval has been completed according to Challenge Manufacturing’s first-piece approval process.
Support the company’s quality process when internal and external quality failures result in product being contained.
Follow Company’s containment process to ensure defects are not shipped to Challenge Manufacturing customers (internal/external).
Ensure parts are packed according to packaging instructions to meet customer requirements.
Perform daily Layered Process Audits (LPA) to ensure the Company’s quality process are being followed.
Monitor quality alerts to ensure they are being followed and that they are valid.
Ensure nonconforming processes are adhered to.
Ensure and maintain safety and cleanliness of work area by performing housekeeping duties.
Perform and cross train on various work centers as required.
Complete appropriate paperwork and other documentation.
Meet daily production requirements.