Quality Inspector

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.