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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a meticulous Quality Inspector to join our team and play a crucial role in maintaining the high-quality standards of our products. In this position, you will be responsible for inspecting incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure they meet specified standards and are free from defects. Your keen eye for detail and commitment to excellence will contribute significantly to our reputation for quality and reliability. You will work closely with production teams to identify and address quality issues, implement corrective actions, and ensure continuous improvement in our processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Your role is critical in preventing costly reworks and product recalls, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining the integrity of our brand.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Inspect incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Use precision measuring tools and equipment to verify dimensions and other criteria.
- Record inspection results, prepare reports, and communicate findings to production teams.
- Identify non-conformities and initiate corrective actions.
- Participate in the development and implementation of quality control procedures.
- Work with production teams to implement quality control training sessions.
- Monitor the production process and product quality to identify areas for improvement.
- Assist in the management of the quality control laboratory.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality of all purchased parts.
- Perform periodic audits of quality control processes.
- Manage calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.
- Support the product development process by providing input on quality standards.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Handle customer complaints related to product quality.
- Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- High school diploma or equivalent; further education or certification in quality control is preferred.
- Proven experience as a Quality Inspector or relevant role.
- Strong knowledge of quality control standards and testing methodologies.
- Working knowledge of tools, concepts, and methodologies of QA.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
- Experience with precision measuring instruments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and a results-driven approach.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with quality testing machines and systems.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Ability to stand for long periods and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Willingness to work in various weather conditions and shift patterns.
- Certification in quality control is a plus.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and other quality management systems.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in quality inspection within a manufacturing environment?
- How do you handle a situation where you find a significant number of defects in a product batch?
- Can you describe a time when you improved a quality control process?
- How do you stay updated with the latest quality control standards and methodologies?
- Describe your experience with precision measuring tools. Which ones are you most familiar with?
- How would you handle a disagreement with a production team member regarding a quality issue?
- What strategies would you use to ensure continuous improvement in product quality?
- How do you prioritize tasks when dealing with multiple urgent quality issues?
- Can you explain the importance of ISO 9001 in quality management?
- Describe a challenging quality inspection project you worked on and the outcome.