First Article QA Inspector — Quality & Process Auditor

AFCO Products, Incorporated; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental benefits

Vacation

401k retirement options

Job summary

AFCO Products, Incorporated in Lake Zurich, IL is seeking a First Article Inspector to assure quality of processes and products by audits, inspections, tests, and defect analysis.

The successful candidate will interpret customer specifications, maintain inspection records, and support continuous improvement through precise measurement and reporting. Experience in QA/QC in manufacturing and knowledge of ISO standards are required; proficiency with precision measuring instruments is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA/QC within manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO and related quality standards.
• Ability to read blueprints with close attention to detail.
• Ability to read and use precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to operate inspection/lab equipment.
• Computer skills including spreadsheet, word processing, and databases.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic product audits/inspections on running parts and final shipment audits.
• Perform system and process audits (supplier certification, internal system, subcontractor, comprehensive process, set-up verifications, etc.).
• Investigate and resolve quality problems to aid thorough resolution.
• Interpret specifications to separate acceptable vs rejectable products and guide manufacturing staff.
• Maintain filing system of inspection records for manufactured products.
• Update changes to customer specification criteria as required.
• Perform Receiving Inspection on vendor products to verify conformance to LT standards and communicate with vendors as needed.
• Ensure all necessary inspection records accompany shipments.
• Adhere to quality and safety systems or maintenance of quality and safety standards.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Inspection equipment

ISO standards

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

AFCO Products, Incorporated in Lake Zurich, IL is seeking a First Article Inspector to assure quality of processes and products by audits, inspections, tests, and defect analysis.

The successful candidate will interpret customer specifications, maintain inspection records, and support continuous improvement through precise measurement and reporting. Experience in QA/QC in manufacturing and knowledge of ISO standards are required; proficiency with precision measuring instruments is expected.