Quality Inspector (Contingent) - Novanta

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This position is part of Novanta’s ATI Industrial Automation business unit. ATI is the world’s leading developer of robotic end of arm technologies. ATI end-effectors enhance productivity and flexibility of robotic and automated solutions across a wide spectrum of industries through capabilities such as automatic tool changing, force-torque sensing, material removal, and more. Since 1989, their commitment to engineering excellence, superior quality, and customer-focused support drives them to innovate and continuously improve the most reliable automated solutions available.

Summary

As a Quality Inspector, you will inspect finished products, components, or materials. You will ensure, they meet quality standards and specifications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducting visual inspections of products to identify defects
• Using various tools and equipment to measure and test product quality
• Documenting inspection results and communicating them to appropriate personnel
• Approving incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products

Additional Job Description

• Developing comprehensive inspection plans.
• Driving the operation and programming of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), both manual and Direct Computer Control (DCC) using CMM Manager.
• Experience with programming Vision Systems is highly desirable.
• Spearheading correlation studies and Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility (Gauge R&R).
• Overseeing general inspection activities.
• Delivering concise and actionable feedback on nonconformities via the Non-Conforming Material Communicate nonconformities using the Non-Conforming Material Reports system.
• Participate in ISO 9001 audits.
• Outcomes / KPIs
• Active Defects
• Defects per day

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies

• Skill Be detail oriented and able to identify and report on any non-conformances or defects
• Skill Be able to operate inspection equipment particularly CMMs
• Skill Be able to read and interpret technical specifications and blueprints
• Competency Be willing to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes

Competencies

• Written Communications - Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
• Priority Setting - Spends his/her time and the time of others on what’s important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

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