Local Quality Inspector

JOB DESCRIPTION Schedule: 7:30-4:30 PT with potential variability when requested and M-FThis position 100% onsite- no remote work (in Irvine normally, and Normal Illinois when traveling)Travel Required to Normal, Illinois about 4 months/year or so (3 weeks or so every couple months through 1 year contract)The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for: Maintain a high-quality relationship with the manufacturing team they are supporting Support manufacturing Build in Quality initiative by providing a last line of defense inspection of the product for their area  Execute product and process validation / inspection plans  Identify and contain suspect defective material  Have the potential to utilize advanced metrology equipment to control processes and identify defects  Inspect, test or measure components, products and materials being produced.  Initiate and participate in quality related continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects  Develop, maintain, and improve the quality culture within responsible area  May perform other duties as assigned Potential business travel to support product /process development at company No direct reports  Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Minimum Qualifications:  Manufacturing/assembly/quality process and/or automotive repair and/or mechanical experience ( 2 years preferred) Preferred Qualifications: Pre-production vehicles and High volume manufacturing experience Problem solving experience  Continuous improvement process experience Electrical vehicles features knowledge Customer quality expectations understanding  Good oral and written communication skills  Knowledge of statistical process control / control charts High school education or equivalent (Bachelor Degree preferred) 2 years of manufacturing, assembly, or quality experience. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to communicate in a high-pressure environment. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. In the performance of the duties of this job the employee is required to travel (frequency), drive a motor vehicle, communicate using telephone and e-mail. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary : $20 - $26