Quality Inspector

Coherent•Starkville, MS

18d

About The Position

The Quality Inspector assists the Quality Manager in maintaining and improving the quality system across manufacturing, support, and development processes. The role performs inspections of incoming materials, work in process, and finished goods to verify customer and internal requirements using a variety of material characterization processes. It also supports inspector and operator training, documents and analyzes inspection results, evaluates inspection effectiveness, and collaborates with engineers, supervisors, operators, and customers to address quality issues. The position maintains inspection and measurement equipment control and calibration systems, assists with other quality assurance activities, and contributes to continuous improvement of work processes and the quality management system. The position involves hands-on work on a manufacturing line or in a cleanroom, along with possible prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Employees must follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. corporate EHS standards. Depending on location, the position may be responsible for executing and maintaining applicable ISO and other standards within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System. Candidates must meet the stated U.S. person eligibility requirement due to ITAR compliance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to learn and perform new measurement and inspection techniques.
Ability to take direction and execute instructions efficiently, and to perform routine tasks independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and procedures closely while offering suggestions for continuous improvement.
Experience with networked PC-based computer systems, including spreadsheets, email, and MRP systems.
Due to ITAR compliance, must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Capable of training new employees.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends when required.
Ability to work in a cross-cultural, team-based environment.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to handle special assignments promptly and professionally.
High standard of ethics, professionalism, and competency.
Ability to handle wafers and other parts and work at a computer.
Follow applicable site and corporate EHS procedures and standards.

Nice To Haves

College-level courses in math, physics, metrology, or chemistry.
Preferably two years of experience in a laboratory or production environment.

Responsibilities

Assist the Quality Manager in maintaining and improving quality systems, processes, costs, and yields for manufacturing, support, and development.
Inspect incoming materials, work in process, and finished goods to confirm customer and internal requirements are met.
Assist with training quality inspectors and production operators.
Document inspection results and other data accurately for reporting and analysis.
Analyze inspection results and evaluate the effectiveness of inspection processes.
Work with engineers, supervisors, operators, and customers to review quality issues and recommend resolutions.
Maintain control and calibration systems for inspection and measurement equipment.
Assist with other quality assurance activities and ensure proper documentation.
Contribute to continuous improvement of work processes and the quality management system.
Follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. corporate EHS standards.
Depending on location, execute and maintain applicable quality and environmental standards, including ISO standards, within the relevant management systems.
Adhere to the company's ICARE values in all aspects of the position.