Senior Quality Inspector II

Powell•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Senior Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that products or services meet established quality standards and specifications. They perform visual, mechanical and electrical inspections, tests, and audits to identify any defects or deviations from quality requirements. Senior Quality Inspectors use various tools and techniques to measure and evaluate the quality of materials, components, and finished products. They document and report any non-conformities and work closely with production teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions. Additionally, they may participate in the development and improvement of quality control processes and procedures. Senior Inspectors will train and lead a small team of inspectors.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma, or a Trade School diploma or certificate
Minimum 5-8 years of experience in quality inspection of electrical equipment.
Ability to read prints including specification sheets, wiring diagrams, schematics, three-line drawings, wiring lists and part drawings.
Must understand basic electrical principals and relevant Mechanical experience.
Intermediate experience working with industry codes and standards and able to refer to applicable codes.
Proficient with the use of handheld test equipment such as multi meter, clamp-on meter, voltage detector, etc.

Nice To Haves

Ability to lead and train quality inspectors
Ability to apply industry standards as applicable to job and product.
Actively seeks out self-development through internal or external programs that contributes to knowledge, skill and abilities.
Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision making.
Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
Able to work effectively within a team and around other departments and their activities.
Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.
Must be proficient in the English language, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

Perform visual, mechanical and electrical inspections, and testing of all equipment manufactured at Powell facilities according to Powell Standards.
Program and operate electronic equipment such as microprocessor-based relays, PLCs, HMIs, etc.
Energize Powell electrical products and other buyout equipment such as service Panels, HVAC, Battery Chargers, UPS System, etc.
Perform equipment failure investigations and root cause analysis.
Responsible for performing all aspects of inspection activities with minimum supervision.
Complete and maintain all test Quality Control documentation as required.
Perform maintenance on test equipment as needed.
Perform tests using equipment such as multi meter, clamp-on-meter, voltage detector, Hi-Pot, etc.
Interaction with all departments (shop, engineering, sales, shipping, fabrication, PCR, switchgear) including customers to work to resolve quality related issues.
Interaction with all departments during production, final inspection and final release to shipping is required.
External relationships may include regular interaction with other Powell subsidiaries, suppliers and customers.
Participating in coordinating with customers and Project Managers for the performance of Factory Acceptance Testing.
Record Engineering and Shop discrepancies, non-conformities and material shortages utilizing Powell systems.
Participates in continuous improvement projects.
Promote a safety culture as well as attend all safety meetings.
Ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.
Ensure that work areas remain clean and well organized.