Lead Inspector (Solder)

Nordson EFD LLC; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson EFD is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of precision dispensing systems and single-use packaging. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson EFD is a global team that works to create systems and consumables that improve the dispensing process.

We offer opportunities across production, quality, and engineering. As a QA Lead Technician, you will work on new product development, first articles, calibration, and problem solving across

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of prior QA experience or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Must be able to use gages such as calipers, and micrometers.
• Must be able to read engineering drawings and have knowledge of GD&T.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Must be comfortable working with chemicals.
• Solder experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform variable and attribute inspections on incoming product; read blueprints.
• Operate VME, microscopes and optical comparator; conduct functional tests.
• Read sampling plans and document findings per policy.
• Apply MRB process; disposition materials.
• Perform first article inspections and document in Word/Excel.
• Calibrate all variable and attribute inspections.
• Use inspection database to document findings and calibrations.
• Perform internal audits and SPC analyses on production runs.
• Create SPC data charts and investigate assignable causes.
• Troubleshoot problems with engineering/manufacturing and assist in issue resolution.
• Serve as solder QA technician.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

QA experience

English proficiency

Team collaboration

GD&T knowledge

Engineering drawings

Calipers/micrometers

Chemicals handling

Solder experience

Minitab

SAP

Algebra & geometry

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Minitab

Job description

Summary of the role

Summary of the role As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

JOB SUMMARY

A Quality Assurance Lead Technician primarily works on new product development (NPD), first articles, projects, calibration, and problem solving on various products. The QA Lead will test and inspect products at various stages of production process, compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform variable and attribute inspections on incoming product. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and related documents. Possess a basic knowledge of and ability to properly use micrometers, height gages, dial indicators, threaded ring and plug gages and various other hand-held measuring devices.
• Operate Video Measuring Equipment, Microscopes and Optical Comparator. Familiar with functional testing methods such as Hydrostatic Testing, Impact Testing and various destructive testing.
• Read various sampling plans and document findings in accordance with company policy and procedure.
• Knowledge of MRB process and disposition materials.
• First article inspections – Perform variable and attribute inspections on new products and document findings in Microsoft Office Word and/or Excel.
• Perform calibration of all variable and attribute inspections.
• Use the Inspection database to document findings, enter new instruments in the database, remove items from service, manage calibration schedule and maintain records and certificates of calibration.
• Perform EFD internal audits.
• Statistical Process Control as it applies to production runs, Quality Assurance studies, first articles and capability studies.
• Create SPC data charts for Cp studies and assignable cause investigations.
• Problem Solve, trouble-shoot problems, assist engineering and/or manufacturing in production or customer complaint issues in order to find assignable causes.
• Serve as solder QA technician.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• Associates degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of prior QA experience or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Must be able to use gages such as calipers, and micrometers
• Must be able to read engineering drawings and have knowledge of GD&T.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Must be comfortable working with chemicals.
• Solder experience a plus.

PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Prior SPC knowledge.
• Experience using ERP software, SAP preferred
• Knowledge of plastic molding equipment and processes
• Experience in ISO9001:2008
• Experience using Minitab Statistical Software is a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Manufacturing and lab environment.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 30lbs.

Interested?

About Nordson EFD

Nordson EFD is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of fluid dispensing systems and single-use fluid packaging. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson EFD is a global team that works to create systems and consumables that improve the fluid dispensing process. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you’re just beginning your career or you’re a seasoned professional, there’s a place for you to belong at Nordson EFD. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career. At Nordson, we believe that anything is possible. We empower our global team of employees to engineer, manufacture, and market innovative products and systems that are essential to everyday life. These differentiated products and systems are used for precision dispensing and processing and serve a variety of end markets, including packaging, transportation, medical, and electronics. Founded in 1954, we are guided by our values of integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence. We care for our employees and provide them with opportunities to advance their careers and make an impact, inside and outside of work. Nordson is headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, and has direct operations in more than 35 countries to support our products and systems with application expertise and a direct global sales and service organization.