Senior Quality Inspector

Novanta • Bedford, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Quality Inspector, you will ensure product quality and safety. You will identify defects and recommend improvements by conducting inspections and tests in this role.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of quality inspection experience, manufacturing experience is a plus
• High school, trade school or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Proficient in the use of mechanical inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, indicators, surface plate techniques, air gage, go/no go gages, and other mechanical inspection equipment
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Familiar with data entry and basic computer skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively with peers and superiors
• Willing to work within the prescribed procedures
• Positive attitude, willingness to work with peers
• Displays a high moral and business code of conduct
• Respectful of peers, subordinates, and supervisors

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating and programming CMM equipment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform basic mechanical inspection of parts (incoming, in-process and outgoing)
• Manage site calibration activities.
• Production Part Approval Process. (PPAP) support and documentation
• Lead or participate in Gemba walks to gain firsthand understanding of production and inspection activities, support root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Compile and maintain inspection records
• Receive customer’s returns (RMA) in the ERP system.
• Perform inventory material transactions in the ERP system.
• Execute diverse tasks including inventory material transfers, coordination with the regional Customer Care teams (US, EMEA and Japan), and provide information of RMA’s status.
• Perform cycle counting as required.
• Performs internal MRB / Return to Vendor support as required
• Proactively seek productivity improvement opportunities.
• Discuss technical problems encountered with manager, engineering staff, or purchasing staff.
• Ability to plan own work schedule based on material requirements and skillset possessed
• Utilize CMM and other inspection methods (manual and automated) to validate product conformance, support PPAP submissions, and ensure adherence to quality standards
• Strict compliance with quality, occupational safety, and environmental regulations.
• Implementation of the instructions of the quality / environmental management representative and the occupational safety specialist.

Benefits

• full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED