Quality Inspector

Nilfisk•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

The Quality Inspector audits finished products, inspects received and non-conforming materials, manages vendor corrective actions and customer returns, calibrates test instruments, and investigates customer complaints. The role helps ensure products and systems meet appropriate quality standards through product and process audits, receipt inspections, internal and vendor corrections, tester evaluation and qualification, and disposition of non-conformities. The inspector supports production staff with quality issues involving machines and parts, using established engineering standards to inspect them and take appropriate action. The role also involves documenting requirements and maintaining Quality Assurance records, outlining containment measures for non-conforming products, controlling scrap, and physically and systematically moving machines and parts. Other duties may be assigned. Nilfisk describes itself as a world-leading provider of professional cleaning equipment and services, with approximately 4,500 employees across 45 countries and products sold in over 100 markets. The company states that it is committed to sustainable cleaning solutions and is a member of the United Nations Global Compact.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to write reports and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from other departments and managers.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Knowledge of process monitoring.
Good communication skills.
Basic GD&T knowledge and ability to read and interpret technical information.
Sense of urgency.
Measurement skills.
Microsoft Office program skills.
Able to obtain forklift certification.
Must complete standard drug screening and a physical.

Nice To Haves

Certified Internal Auditor.

Responsibilities

Audit finished products and conduct product and process audits when required.
Inspect received materials and non-conforming materials.
Manage vendor corrective actions and internal corrections.
Evaluate and qualify testers, and calibrate test instruments.
Handle customer returns and investigate customer complaints.
Dispose of non-conforming materials and outline containment measures when products are deemed non-conforming.
Assist production line staff with quality-related issues involving machines and parts by inspecting them to established engineering standards and taking appropriate action.
Interpret requirements accurately and maintain required Quality Assurance records.
Control scrap and handle non-conformities.
Physically and systematically move machines and parts.
Perform other duties as assigned.