Quality Inspector

Coherent Corp.•Starkville, MS

19d•$21 - $24

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 inspects incoming materials, work in process, and finished goods to ensure customer and internal requirements are met, using a variety of material characterization processes. It also supports and trains quality inspectors and production operators, documents and analyzes inspection results, and evaluates the effectiveness of inspection processes. The Quality Inspector works with engineers, supervisors, operators, and customers to review quality issues and recommend resolutions. The role maintains the control and calibration system for inspection and measurement equipment, assists with other quality assurance activities, and contributes to continual improvement of work processes and the quality management system. Depending on location, the position may also execute and maintain applicable quality and environmental management standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to learn and perform new measurement and inspection techniques.
Ability to take direction and execute tasks 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 as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Ability to handle wafers and other parts.
Ability to work at a computer.
Must be willing 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.

Nice To Haves

College-level courses in math, physics, metrology, or chemistry.
Two years of experience in a laboratory or production environment.
Capability to train new employees.

Responsibilities

Assist the Quality Manager in maintaining and improving quality systems, procedures, processes, costs, and yields related to manufacturing, support, and development.
Inspect incoming materials, work in process, and finished goods to verify customer and internal requirements using material characterization processes.
Provide assistance and training to 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.
Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, operators, and customers to review quality issues and recommend resolutions.
Maintain the control and calibration system 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 ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or other standards relevant to the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Adhere to the company’s ICARE values in all aspects of the position.