Quality Inspector 5

Silfex•Eaton, OH

About The Position

As a Team Lead in Silfex’s Quality Inspection department, the Quality Inspector is a trusted technical expert and point of contact for the inspection team and leadership. The role guides inspection priorities, troubleshoots quality issues, and ensures products meet specifications through detailed testing and analysis. It supports communication across shifts, continuous improvement, and initiatives that advance the quality system in a hands-on manufacturing environment. The position performs and coordinates inspections, supports shipment preparation, maintains accurate quality records and operational data, and contributes to audits, test plans, procedure updates, training, and improvement projects. In the Quality Supervisor’s absence, the role serves as the final inspection team’s contact and helps manage inspection priorities and shift operations. The employee is expected to follow safety requirements, use required PPE, maintain orderly inspection and test stations, and apply the Silfex Quality Management System, Quality Procedures, Lean manufacturing concepts, and 5S.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Six years of experience in Quality Assurance or a related field in a manufacturing environment, including one year of leadership experience.
Strong understanding of inspection criteria and the ability to apply them accurately.
Knowledge and application of appropriate Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and other documents; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to use logical thinking to solve problems using written, verbal, or visual instructions.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Ability to oversee and support team members’ skill development, including mentoring and education.
Ability to oversee and assist the supervisor in managing shift operations.
Proficiency in resolving Plex issues.
Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety.
Ability to assess drawings and specifications for machining and inspection results.
Knowledge of 5S and Lean manufacturing.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining high performance.
Ability to achieve sufficient task success to establish credibility with management, staff, and employees.
Regularly stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequently reach, walk, sit, stand, talk, and hear; occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds; regularly lift up to 20 pounds.
Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

One year of Silfex experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the go-to contact for the final inspection team in the absence of the Quality Supervisor.
Perform detailed inspections on parts to ensure they meet required specifications.
Prepare products for shipment, ensuring quality and accuracy.
Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions to guide inspection procedures.
Assist with day-to-day quality issue troubleshooting and mistake-proofing initiatives.
In the Quality Supervisor’s absence, prepare and implement inspection priorities and communicate them across all four shifts.
Perform monthly internal QA audits.
Maintain and update operational data at regular intervals.
Accurately record inspection data for select parts under Global Supplier Quality Assurance and resolve issues affecting data integrity or part release.
Perform daily lighting checks.
Follow procedures for removing parts from hold and rejection control.
Collect data for intradepartmental test plans and work with Engineering personnel on special projects.
Assist in writing and updating operating procedures.
Attend Train the Trainer classes and assist with training department personnel.
Work with the Department Supervisor or Manager on process and cost improvement ideas and implementation.
Provide feedback to the Quality Supervisor on employee performance.
Perform work safely and report unsafe conditions to Silfex management; wear required PPE and follow company safety policies.
Apply Lean manufacturing concepts, including 5S, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Maintain cleanliness and order at inspection and test stations and within the work area.
Communicate proactively with value streams, including Engineering and Metrology, to address machine issues and production items and support timely resolution.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate.
Carry out special projects and other appropriate and reasonable assigned duties.
Support team members’ skill development through mentoring and education.
Assist the supervisor in managing shift operations.
Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic reflecting Silfex’s Mission and Core Values; communicate effectively, respectfully, and with empathy to support collaboration.
Escalate maintenance issues and maintain housekeeping and 5S in the work area.