Inspector II, mid shift

Regal Rexnord Corp; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Regal Rexnord Corp in Downers Grove, IL, is seeking an onsite Inspector to support manufacturing quality. You will perform inspections across Final, Heat Treat, Plating, Receiving QC, In-Process, and First Article stages, ensuring adherence to AS9102 and ISO standards.

The role emphasizes NCR creation, data integrity, and collaboration with Quality and Production to maintain SQDC metrics; strong communication and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspections and quality planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety rules and company work standards.
• Perform inspections across final, heat treat, plating, receiving QC, in-process, and first article areas.
• Create NCRs for discrepancies and remove nonconforming material.
• Maintain SQDC metrics in assigned areas.
• Ensure procedural compliance and defect reporting; liaise between production and quality requirements.
• Maintain inspection data and paperwork at shift end.
• Coordinate with Quality team to optimize workflow; assist in absentee coverage.
• Escalate quality issues or stoppages immediately.
• Set up and adjust gauges per specifications; verify gauge setups.
• Work with quality engineering on gauging design and improvements.
• Assist manufacturing in troubleshooting gauge issues.

Skills

Inspection experience

AS9102 knowledge

ASQ CQT/CMI

Quality documentation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work Model

This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. Working hours: 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm.

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, blueprint 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

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affliciate Action Employer. 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].

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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.