Inspector II, 1st shift

Regal Rexnord; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking an on-site Quality Inspector to perform diverse inspection tasks across final, in-process and post-process stages. You will create NCRs for discrepancies and maintain accurate inspection records while supporting SQDC metrics.

Collaboration with the Quality team and gauge troubleshooting are key parts of the role. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in aerospace inspection, AS9102/DSQR experience, and ASQ CQT/CMI is a plus.

Qualifications

• This position requires the applicant to be a US Person with a US permanent residence.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of Inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2-3 years Aerospace DSQR experience preferred.
• ASQ Certified CQT/CMI a plus.
• Knowledge of AS9102 FAI and Quality Planning tools (SPC, GR&R, Cpk, GD&T, DMAIC, First Piece Inspection, Cost of Quality).
• Understanding aviation quality standards (ISO/AS 9000, ISO 10012, AS9100, ISO9001, FAA FAR).
• Metrology & gauging knowledge; geometry & tolerancing basics.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Basic math aptitude
• Metallurgy understanding; material properties
• Time and project management proficiency
• MS Office proficiency

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Company Safety and Work rules.
• Perform inspection operations across Final, Heat Treat, Plating, Receiving QC, Pre/Post OSP, In-Process, First Article.
• Create NCRs when discrepancies are detected and remove discrepant material.
• Maintain SQDC metrics and ensure defect reporting compliance.
• Ensure paperwork is organized and inspection data retained.
• Coordinate with Quality team to ensure smooth flow and cover absences.
• Escalate quality issues or stoppages immediately.
• Set up and adjust gauges per specification; verify gauges periodically.
• Assist quality engineering in gauge design or modifications.
• Aid manufacturing in troubleshooting gauge issues.

Skills

Quality inspection experience

AS9102 FAI knowledge

Metrology & gauging

SPC / GR&R / Cpk

GD&T understanding

Strong communication

Time & project management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASQ CQT/CMI certification (plus)

Tools

Calibration equipment

Microsoft Office 2000+

Job description

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure strict adherence to and implementation of Company Safety and Work rules.
• Performs inspection operations in each of the following areas: Final Inspection, Heat Treat Inspection, Plating Inspection, Receiving QC Inspection, Pre/Post OSP Inspection, In-Process Inspection, First Article Inspection.
• Responsible for creation of nonconformance documentation (NCRs) when discrepancies are detected at any inspection stage. Removal of the discrepant material from the production areas.
• Maintain and support SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost) metrics in all areas assigned.
• Ensure that all quality requirements are being followed including procedural compliance and defect reporting. Act as a liaison between production associates and quality requirements.
• Maintaining all inspection data during daily inspections and responsible for ensuring all paperwork is in its proper place at the end of the shift.
• Communicate and coordinate with other members of the Quality team to ensure that all areas flow efficiently. Aid in absenteeism coverage to ensure all production requirements are met.
• Escalate production and assembly quality issues or work stoppages caused by a quality issue immediately.
• Set up and adjust gauges using required equipment or masters per specification requirements. This includes periodic verifications of gage set-up.
• Work with quality engineering in the design of new or modified gauging when required.
• Ability to help the manufacturing area in troubleshooting and resolving gage issues.

Qualifications

• This position requires the applicant to be a US Person with a US permanent residence. A US Person is a US Citizen or Green card holder.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of Inspection experience in a manufacturing environment demonstrating increasing accountability.
• 2-3 years previous Aerospace DSQR experience preferred.
• Qualified experience, ASQ Certified CQT CMI a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of the AS9102 (FAI’s) First Article Inspection process, and Quality Planning tools (including SPC, GR&R, Cpk, GD&T, DMAIC, First Piece Inspection, Cost of Quality).
• Understanding and basic knowledge of all aviation industry compliance standards required, including ISO and AS 9000 quality systems, ISO 10012, AS9100, ISO9001, FAA FAR regulations.
• Strong application knowledge of calibration and metrology systems including the development, improving, and approving gauging methodologies and design. Qualifications should include general or application knowledge of quality assurance systems, Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, blue print interpretation, and process capability analysis.
• Effective communication skills – strong written and verbal communication skills. Including developing, implementing, and maintaining procedures, work instructions, and related forms that support the Quality system.
• Basic math aptitude.
• Working knowledge of engineering part drawings and general understanding of metallurgy; ability to understand the physical and mechanical properties of metals as affected by composition, mechanical working and heat treatments including metal cutting and grinding is desirable.
• Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management.
• Training and experience in Microsoft Office 2000 or greater.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively throughout the shift.

Rewards

In addition to gaining invaluable experience and having the opportunity to create a legacy, the dynamic leader we seek will be rewarded with:

• Competitive Hourly Wage up to $32/hr
• Matching 401(k) contribution

Exceptional Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Educational Reimbursement

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Aff<...> All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email [e-mail]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [e-mail].

Notification to Agencies

Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.