Final QC Inspector

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Quality

SUPERVISOR:  Quality Engineering Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS: None.

Position Summary 

This position is responsible for inspecting, testing, and sampling assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. The Final QC Inspector will conduct tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality and performance, utilizing precision measuring instruments and test equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent qualification preferred.
• IPC/WHMA-A-610 or 620 certification preferred.

Experience:

• Prior experience in quality inspection,

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of IPC 610 and 620, ability to read and understand customer requirements and simple customer assembly drawings
• Extensive knowledge of components, connectors, terminals and mating connectors for fixture construction

Skills:

• Ability to read wiring diagrams and engineering drawings, use of multi-meter, complex test equipment, force gages and calipers
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to recognize discrepancies on drawings and in customer requirements and bring them to the attention of leads, supervisors and/or management

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct basic signature testing of cables, test beeping, terminal and solder inspection, simple high voltage and ground impedance testing.
• Perform data entry and complete associated paperwork, including inspection logs.
• Conduct complex high voltage and ground impedance testing and generate new signature profiles for assemblies.
• Write first article inspection reports and complete RMA evaluations.
• Perform simple fixture repair and construction.
• Organize existing assembly files and fixture database.
• Audit shelf-life, hazardous communication (hazcom), and calibration logs.
• Calibrate Cirris Signature Testers.
• Evaluate new complex assemblies and develop inspection plans.
• Work closely with Manufacturing to identify and resolve issues with new assemblies.
• Train new inspectors and acquire information/components for future inspection requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Account Management on workflow needs.
• Perform general area cleanup and organization.
• Attend appropriate training and administrative meetings.
• Work with other departments to achieve company goals.
• Utilize communication skills necessary to execute company directives.
• Perform soldering, termination, plugging of connectors, heat shrinking, and comply with ESD assembly requirements.

Other responsibilities, initiatives and ad-hoc projects as required. 

Internal and External Relationships

Internal: Works closely with the Quality Engineering Supervisor, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Account Management teams to ensure product quality and process efficiency. Collaborates with production staff to identify and resolve quality issues.

External: Interacts with customers and suppliers as needed to address quality concerns, ensure compliance with specifications, and support continuous improvement initiatives. May communicate with third-party testing agencies when required.

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit for extended period and must have the capability to lift up to 25 pounds. They must perform repetitive tasks and they must also have the ability to see details clearly at close range (within a few feet) and have precise coordination of fingers for grasping, manipulating, or assembling small objects. Overtime may be required based on production demands. The working environment is a standard manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.                        

Pay: $21-26/hr (varies based on experience)