Quality Inspector 1st shift

Challenge Manufacturing•Walker, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Challenge Manufacturing's mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations. Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success! Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
High School Graduate or equivalent
6 months quality experience
Has high standards of performance for self.
Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes.
Is thorough, accurate , and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.
Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.
Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.
Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job ; rotates through all job responsibilities.
Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.
Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.
Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.
Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.
Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions
Ability to use quality inspection tools
Ability to read and interpret job element sheets
Ability to use a variety of gages (functional, go/no go)
PC and keyboard/mouse skills
Ability to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 40 pounds
Ability to work as a contributing member within team environment

Nice To Haves

One year manufacturing experience preferred
Ability to work up to 12 hours per day including Saturday and Sunday

Responsibilities

Monitor and measure products on the manufacturing floor and escalate nonconforming product issues according to Challenge Manufacturing Quality Standards.
Perform periodic quality checks.
Record information in Plex (enterprise resource data planning system - ERP).
Perform general utility work to meet work schedule.
Inspect and gage raw or welded parts according to operator checklist to ensure parts are within customer specifications.
Verify first piece inspection and approval has been completed according to Challenge Manufacturing’s first-piece approval process.
Support the company’s quality process when internal and external quality failures result in product being contained.
Follow Company’s containment process to ensure defects are not shipped to Challenge Manufacturing customers (internal/external).
Ensure parts are packed according to packaging instructions to meet customer requirements.
Perform daily Layered Process Audits (LPA) to ensure the Company’s quality process are being followed.
Monitor quality alerts to ensure they are being followed and that they are valid.
Ensure nonconforming processes are adhered to.
Ensure and maintain safety and cleanliness of work area by performing housekeeping duties.
Perform and cross train on various work centers as required.
Complete appropriate paperwork and other documentation.
Meet daily production requirements.