Quality Inspector

Powell•North Canton, OH

12d

About The Position

The Quality Inspector ensures products and services meet established quality standards and specifications. The role conducts visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections, tests, and audits to identify defects or deviations; measures and evaluates materials, components, and finished products; documents non-conformities; and works with production teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions. The inspector may also contribute to developing and improving quality-control processes and procedures. At Powell, the inspector checks equipment manufactured at company facilities against Powell Standards, operates and programs electronic equipment, energizes electrical products and related buyout equipment, investigates failures and root causes, maintains test equipment, and completes quality-control documentation. The role interacts with internal departments, customers, suppliers, and other Powell subsidiaries during production, final inspection, and release to shipping. It also records discrepancies and material shortages, participates in continuous improvement, supports workplace safety, and follows standard work instructions to protect product quality. This safety-sensitive position is based in a temperature-controlled manufacturing or industrial environment, with occasional outside activities and required work at an office desk and computer. The position involves using ladders and scaffolding and working at heights, generally up to 30 feet, or with appropriate lift equipment. Powell describes a collaborative work environment and offers opportunities for advancement and promotion while supporting work-life balance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or a trade school diploma or certificate.
One to three 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 applicable industry standards to the job and product.
Ability to work effectively in a team and around other departments and their activities.
Ability to learn and adhere to manufacturing policies and practices to support ISO requirements.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment when required.
Ability to work from step ladders, A-frame ladders, extension ladders, and scaffolding, and to work at heights usually no higher than 30 feet or use proper lift equipment.
Ability to maintain balance and agility while walking, standing, crouching, and ascending or descending stairs.
Ability to bend at the waist and knees and repetitively extend arms and hands in any direction.
Ability to stand and walk 50–300-foot distances for long periods, with only occasional sitting, and climb stairs frequently throughout the shift.
Ability to look over shoulders frequently and work with both arms above the shoulders and at full extension.
Ability to exert force continuously with the upper extremities up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use hand tools such as tin snips and hammers, as well as vibrating power tools, for extended periods with frequent repetition.
Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience in quality inspection of electrical or electronic equipment or components.
Intermediate experience working with industry codes and standards and the ability to refer to applicable codes.

Responsibilities

Perform visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections and testing of equipment manufactured at Powell facilities according to Powell Standards.
Program and operate electronic equipment, including microprocessor-based relays.
Energize Powell electrical products and buyout equipment, such as service panels, HVAC equipment, battery chargers, and UPS systems.
Investigate equipment failures and conduct root-cause analysis.
Complete and maintain required test quality-control documentation.
Perform maintenance on test equipment as needed.
Conduct tests using equipment such as multimeters, clamp-on meters, voltage detectors, and Hi-Pot testers.
Work with internal departments and customers to resolve quality-related issues.
Coordinate with departments during production, final inspection, and final release to shipping.
Interact with Powell subsidiaries, suppliers, and customers as needed.
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 concepts.