Inspection Engineer

North American Stainless; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Stainless is seeking a technically skilled professional to support the Inspection department with automatic inspection systems and data analysis. Responsibilities include reviewing new equipment and techniques, maintaining standards, and assisting with corrective actions.

The candidate will liaise between QC, Operations, and Inspection, providing reports for investigations and supporting calibration and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in a science/engineering field; minimum 2 years relevant work experience.
• Strong computer and data analysis skills; capable of documenting results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain automatic inspection systems and data, including Cognex and Parsytec.
• Act as liaison between QC, Operations and Inspection to resolve quality issues.
• Assist in maintaining inspection standards and work instructions.
• Support calibration management and safety program in the department.

Skills

Computer skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

B.S. degree in Metallurgy / Materials Science / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering / Physics / Chemistry / Computer Science

Tools

Parsytec

Cognex

Job description

General Job Description

Support Inspection department in technical needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Implement and Maintain automatic inspection systems and data
  • Systems include Parsytec, Cognex, etc.
  • Review new equipment and techniques
• Internal Quality / Problem solving
  • Work as liaison between QC and Operations and Inspection departments in solving quality related issues
  • Assist with data analysis and reports to aid investigations
• Assist in maintaining inspection standards and work instructions
• Assist in completing internal and external corrective actions
• Provide Claims review and Internal missed defect reports
• Perform analysis/audits of inspection records for accuracy and compliance with Work Instructions.
• Provide support as Calibration Manager
• Assist Supervisor with the Inspection department safety program
• Other duties and special projects as assigned by Inspection Supervisor

Supplemental Job Functions

• Other duties as assigned
• Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs
• Set appropriate performance management expectations for direct reports
• Lead by example
• Encourage, and assist in sustaining correct behaviors
• Incorporate, facilitate, and embrace change
• Be receptive, and provide adequate feedback for developmental purposes

Minimum Education, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of a B.S. Degree in a science related degree:
  • Metallurgy / Material Science
  • Mechanical / Industrial Engineering
  • Physics / Chemistry
  • Computer Science (with Inspection system experience)
• Two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent computer skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Good communication skill

Physical Abilities Required

• Mobility in plant
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, etc.
• The employee is frequently required to make use of their hands for technical tasks
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Visual ability with or without correction
• Communication abilities

Health and Safety

• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
• Comply with company safety rules, policies, procedures, as well as job specific work instructions and JSAs
• Report the absence of or defect in any personal protective equipment or clothing to the supervisor or manager immediately
• Use and wear PPE, protective devices and clothing that is required. Minimum includes:
  • Metatarsal boots
  • Safety glasses
  • Hearing protection
  • Hard Hat
  • Respirators (requires clean shaven)
  • Fire Retardant clothing
  • Acid PPE
• Report to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead or Supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policies or procedures
• Must follow all Lockout Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated equipment and machinery
• Must follow all Environmental Policies and Regulations
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Work Environment

• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
• Clean, well ventilated and safe work areas

Human Resources

• Abiding by the Acerinox Code of Conduct
• Keeping oneself informed through your company email account
• Maintaining your Dynamic Policy Profile and all assigned learnings therein
• Abiding by all security procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn, adapt, retain information
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills