Inspector 1 National

Valence Surface Technologies; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure product quality and reliability. You will perform internal audits, first article inspections, and visual/functional tests, while supporting non-conforming part disposition and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will guide production, train colleagues, and present data to customers, aligning with Kaizen and 5S initiatives to uphold the quality management system.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret customer prints, work instructions and procedures.
• Perform first article inspection on production units.
• Conduct visual inspections and functional tests as required.
• Handle solder and heat tests as part of quality checks.
• Dispositon decisions for non-conforming parts and product disposition processes.

Responsibilities

• Guide production and inspection activities to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Perform first article inspections and verify product conformance.
• Train staff in inspection methods and procedures.
• Schedule and present product and data to customer representatives.
• Apply sampling plans and enforce quality policies across the organization.

Skills

First Article Inspection

Visual Inspection

Reading Prints

Solder Test

Heat Test

Disposal of Non-Conforming Parts

Training & Mentoring

Job description

This position determines quality and reliability requirements and performs internal processes and procedure audits to confirm compliance to the Quality Management System requirements. The quality inspector is expected to work in a day-to-day basis to assure high quality product, and always improving his/her quality inspection skills.

Performance

Guides production, receiving inspection, test and determines the quality and conformance of products to the specification

• Performs first article inspection on production units
• Ability to read, comprehend and securely handle customers prints, work instructions and procedures.
• Perform visual inspections.
• Able to perform solder test.
• Able to perform heat test.

Daily Activities

Provides support for the disposition of non-conforming parts

• Makes decision relative to the acceptance of products and tests
• Trains individuals in the methods and procedures for the performance of quality related functions
• Performs inspections in all inspection areas as needed
• Performs First Article Inspection on product.
• May witness, perform and/or review tests and test data
• Schedules and presents product and data to customer representatives
• Utilizes applicable sampling plans in the performance of inspection dutiesEnforces quality policies and procedures throughout the organization
• Participates in the daily MDI meetings.

Continuous Improvement

Support for KAIZEN events when required

• Provides feedback that allows for improvements
• Support on 5S’s culture (maintenance)

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