Systems Quality Control Inspector

Palm Harbor Homes•Nappanee, IN

About The Position

The quality control group monitors, supports, and influences design, configurations, and construction to guide design and production teams in manufacturing high-quality homes and components that meet regulatory requirements. The Systems Quality Control Inspector undertakes inspections of materials, components, in-process production, and finished products to confirm adherence to quality, regulatory, and engineering specifications. The role works collaboratively with production departments to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and may work independently or under direct supervision, following specific process steps with quality review and coaching as needed. The role is responsible for electrical testing, compliance, and WI/CISM in-plant auditing at both the East and West manufacturing facilities. It works with production supervisors, other team leads, and line assemblers to discuss inspection results and provide guidance. The inspector documents results, communicates quality-process violations and required corrections, and helps ensure defective products are not delivered to customers.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Able to lift 40 or more pounds and perform physical tasks including gripping, overhead work, pulling at chest height, bending, standing, walking, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, reaching, climbing, and carrying materials and equipment.
High school diploma.
Substantial experience in and a clear understanding of requirements and expectations across multiple production areas in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
Experience reading schematics.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to build effective relationships with employees and supervisors, including when providing constructive feedback and inspection results.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to work on a team, be trained, and take direction.
Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Willingness to get dirty and handle tools and equipment daily.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Quality control inspection experience, including building code knowledge and the ability to understand construction manuals, standards, regulations, and product specifications.
Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Follow safety policies while performing job duties and communicate safety concerns to a supervisor.
Help maintain a safe and healthy work environment by identifying safety standards, procedures, or regulations that are not optimally addressed.
Inspect in-process production and finished products to confirm they meet specifications and regulatory requirements.
Conduct visual and measurement tests; document and communicate rejections of unacceptable items and required corrections; and help ensure defective products are not delivered to customers.
Perform electrical testing and compliance and WI/CISM in-plant auditing for both manufacturing plants.
Collaborate with production supervisors, other team leads, and line assemblers to discuss inspection results and provide guidance.
Complete inspection reports and checklists and communicate quality-process violations or failures to meet job performance requirements to Production Supervisors and the QC Manager.
Maintain good attendance and proactively coordinate with supervisors regarding attendance.
Keep inspection and measurement equipment operating according to instructions and notify management when repairs are necessary.
Help keep tools, machinery, and the work area clean and organized.
Perform other job duties as assigned and needed.