Quality Inspector - Challenge Machine and Manufacturing an Assurance Manufacturing Company
Blaine, MN
About the Job
Challenge Machine and Manufacturing, a part of Assurance Manufacturing, is a small contract machine shop that serves the Semiconductor, Medical, and Aerospace industries. We machine a variety of smaller components made from exotic plastics and both ferrous and non-ferrous materials. We are 100% employee owned. We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Inspector for 1st shift.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that includes medical/HSA, dental, STD, LTD, basic life, voluntary life, 401k with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and discretionary bonuses potential.
Quality Inspector Responsibilities:
- Conduct first article, in process, incoming, lot, and final inspections ensuring conformance to customer requirements.
- Create vision system and CMM inspection programs.
- Follow all ISO procedures.
- Determine and communicate in-process inspection requirements when applicable.
- Work closely with shop employees to ensure correct methods and procedures are being followed.
- Communicate relevant or potential quality issues with shop employees and/or Quality Manager.
- Aid shop employees in troubleshooting processes or product quality issues.
- Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
- Review drawings and travelers for current revisions, missing features, missing operations, etc.
- Identify, record, and control all non-conforming product.
- Route non-conforming product for re-work/re-make.
- Compile and organize any customer requested documentation. Including, but not limited to, Inspection Reports, Material Certifications, Certificates of Compliance, etc.
- De-burr parts when needed using multiple methods including, but not limited to, hand de-burring, tumbling, ice blasting, soda blasting, etc.
- Clean parts when needed using multiple methods including, but not limited to, alcohol, de-greasers, solvents, etc.
- Ensure finished product is packaged correctly to minimize possible damage during transportation.
- Create pack lists and ship finished product using couriers, UPS, Fed-Ex, etc.
- Manage and organize product inventory.
- Assist in completing PPAPs for customers.
- Crosstrain in other areas of the plant as necessary to meet production demands.
- Perform required maintenance on equipment as needed.
- Make recommendations regarding safe working methods.
- Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures to maintain a tidy work environment.
- Adhere to all safety rules and guidelines.
- Comply with all sanitation regulations.
- Perform other Duties as assigned.
Quality Inspector Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent education required.
- Minimum of two (2) years manufacturing experience.
- Minimum of one (1) year of general deburring experience.
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes.
- Previous experience working with ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 13485.
- Practical experience with operating/programming of Vision Systems & CMM's. Programming ability preferred.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents such as blueprints, routings, work orders, engineering specifications and safety regulations.
- Knowledge of basic inspection tools and methods such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, etc.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as dimensions, tolerances, proportions, and percentages.
- Experience using and de-burring under a microscope.
- Understanding of sampling plans.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to effectively present information to customers and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to write routine reports and documentation.
- Ability to be detail oriented and multitask.
- Good organizational, time management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Strong and positive work ethic.
- Understanding of the Challenge Manufacturing Quality Policy and Objectives.
- Good computer skills.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We require a basic background check.