Senior Quality Inspector
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. Novanta is a leading global supplier of core technology solutions that give medical, life science, and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage. We combine deep proprietary expertise and competencies in precision medicine, precision manufacturing, robotics and automation, and advanced surgery with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges. This enables Novanta to engineer proprietary technology solutions that deliver extreme precision and performance, tailored to our customers' demanding applications. The driving force behind our growth is the team of innovative professionals who share a commitment to innovation, the Novanta Growth System, and our customers’ success. Novanta's common shares are quoted on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "NOVT".
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
- Experience operating and programming CMM equipment is a plus
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
