Quality Inspector

Flender•Elgin, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Flender unites the stability and process reliability of a global corporation with the customer proximity and pragmatism of a medium-sized company, thus combining the best of both worlds. Our customers value Flender as a reliable partner and a secure investment. All of our business relationships are based on trust, responsibility and traditional business ethics. In this spirit, we are excited to join with our customers our continued success in the next chapter of the Flender story. Flender, located in Elgin, IL is seeking a qualified and energetic Quality Inspector to focus primarily on its WIND aftermarket and secondary focus on its Industrial drives organization. The Inspector performs the inspection of mechanical components for industrial gear units, specifically components from dis-assembled units in preparation for rebuild/service for Wind Turbine and Industry unit repairs. The Inspector will also perform in process and final inspections of finished units along with ability to assist on incoming goods inspections. Duties will also include supporting projects and initiatives to ensure optimal plant performance, efficiency, and safety. This position involves inspecting and documenting mechanical components for primarily Wind and secondary Industrial gear units, specifically components from dis-assembled units in preparation for rebuild/service for Wind Turbine and Industry unit repairs. The role also includes performing in process and final inspections of finished units along with ability to assist on incoming goods inspections. Duties will also include supporting projects and initiatives to ensure optimal plant performance, efficiency, and safety. The inspector will communicate results to support Customer repair needs by using an efficient utilization of resources, interface with team members to support Project Manager(s), technical teams, division and product-line management, and promote maximum Customer satisfaction with Flender’s capabilities and potential, and Flender’s equipment reliability and availability. They will ensure the Customer's technical needs are adequately addressed and assist in providing root cause analysis support on all products (Winergy, Multi-Brand, and Industry units) to support field service technicians, in-house staff, certified service providers, OEMs and Customers. Flender is a leading international manufacturer of mechanical and electrical drive systems, supplying the highest quality, performance, and innovation for 125 years. The two product brands "Flender" and "Winergy" offer a wide range of gear units, couplings, generators, and associated services, focusing on key industries such as wind energy, cement, raw material processing, gas, power generation, water and wastewater, marine, cranes, and conveyor technology. With efficient drive solutions and a strong CSR focus, Flender is the partner of choice for a sustainable future.

Requirements

Experience working with cranes and focus on safe work practices
Strong organizational skills
Possess a mid level technical knowledge and assembly with Gear Drives (Winergy and / or Multi-Brand)
Ability to analyze customer’s technical specifications, mechanical drawings, dimensional tolerancing and data comprehension
Excellent team player with ability to work independently and perform and prioritize multiple, simultaneous tasks while maintaining excellent customer service
Excellent communications skills to effectively and accurately communicate with internal and external customers
Proficient PC skills including Microsoft Office tools, Outlook
Some familiarity with ANSI, ISO, DIN and NEMA standards

Nice To Haves

SAP (a plus)
TeamCenter (a plus)
Experience with NDT Examination especially Dye Penetrant Testing and Ultrasound (UT)

Responsibilities

Perform inspection on main components of gearboxes and drive units
Define damages on the inspected parts to give the proper disposition
Gather detailed evidence of the damages to justify disposition
Perform and interpret dimensional inspection reports
Creation of formal inspection reports documenting the inspection findings
Handle of specific software used for QA purposes
Participates in problem solving to improve efficiency of inspections
Contributes to the goal setting for specific projects, as required
Maintain documentation compliant with the ISO regulations
Support to production in Quality related issues
Manage priorities in order to meet business needs
Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating and other process procedures, assist in resolving system malfunctions, or provide technical information
Participate in research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems
Inspect and document mechanical components for primarily Wind and secondary Industrial gear units, specifically components from dis-assembled units in preparation for rebuild/service for Wind Turbine and Industry unit repairs
Perform in process and final inspections of finished units along with ability to assist on incoming goods inspections
Support projects and initiatives to ensure optimal plant performance, efficiency, and safety
Communicate results to support Customer repair needs by using an efficient utilization of resources
Interface with team members to support Project Manager(s), technical teams, division and product-line management
Promote maximum Customer satisfaction with the Flender’s capabilities and potential, and Flender’s equipment reliability and availability
Ensure the Customer's technical needs are adequately addressed
Assist in providing root cause analysis support on all products (Winergy, Multi-Brand, and Industry units) to support field service technicians, in-house staff, certified service providers, OEMs and Customers