Lead, Quality Assurance Inspector (CT)

Click Bond, Inc.; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Click Bond, Inc. seeks a Lead Quality Assurance Inspector to direct the inspection team and ensure conformance to aerospace drawings and procedures. You will inspect internal and procured products and verify compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities include process audits, training material development, and acting as the primary QA contact for issues. Proficiency with CMMs and gaging, and MRP entry, is valued; associate degree and ASQ certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read aerospace drawings, procedures, and requirements.
• Good judgment and decision-making with team involvement.
• Punctual and reliable with task ownership.
• Follows instructions and communicates with management.
• Knowledge of Lean and process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Produce acceptance/non-conformance reports and enter results.
• Coordinate inspection schedule and staff assignments.
• May create training materials on quality standards.
• Act as QA resource for problem identification and continuous improvement.
• Document Root Cause Corrective Action activities and ensure traceability.

Skills

Read eng. drawings

Judgment & decision making

Punctuality

Follow instructions

Lean principles

Process improvement

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma

ASQ CQI certification

ASQ CQT/CQA/CQIA/CQPA desirables

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

MAX/MRP

Manufacturing software

CMM/inspection equipment

Job description

Leads and directs inspection team and lends advanced knowledge and experience of Click Bond Inc. parts to develop protocols and standards for the Quality Assurance Inspection personnel. When required by reasonable availability, inspects or measures internally manufactured products or procured products and materials to verify compliance with Click Bond or customer furnished engineering drawings and procedures. Serves as primary contact for problems found by the inspection team. Performs process audits to ensure compliance to documented procedures. Coordinates training of inspectors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following

• Produce reports of inspection acceptance or non-conformance and make appropriate computer entries and provide inspection support as necessary.
• Coordinates the inspection schedule, priorities and staff assignments, as directed by the Supervisor.
• May compile, write and deliver training material on quality standards and activities to the inspection team.
• Serves as a Quality Assurance resource for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting and continuous improvement.
• Communicates problems to area of occurrence, help facilitate and document Root Cause Corrective Action activities
• Stamp mark of approval for procured product, internally produced product or appropriate shipping documentation.
• Reviews data obtained during quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures
• Reports to management on quality issues, trends and losses.
• Stays active and alert to all processes throughout the production day.
• Assures that inspection personnel are following controlled QEMS (Quality and Environmental Management Systems) procedures by performing process audits.
• Use inspection devices (micrometer, caliper, optical comparator, vision systems, CMM (Coordinate Measurements Machine etc.) to determine product compliance with engineering drawings, purchase orders and associated aerospace specifications.
• Assists with documentation of inspection process
• Completes projects as directed by Supervisor or management.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the QEMS.
• Makes entries in the Click Bond MRP computer system
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Able to read and interpret aerospace engineering drawings, procedures and written information.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment and includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Consistently at work and on time.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments.
• Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person of an alternate plan.
• Has working knowledge of Lean Principles and process improvement methodologies.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as aerospace procedures, engineering requirements, technical procedures, safety rules, and quality assurance manual.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively.
• Speaks clearly and confidently in all situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Understanding of statistical process control as relates to manufacturing and quality assurance.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have computer navigation skills as well as experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, MAX/MRP inventory software and manufacturing software.

Education And Experience

• Associate Degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar or related position preferred.
• Minimum high school diploma required. Associate Degree preferred
• Minimum 7 years related quality assurance experience and training required or equivalent experience.
• ASQ CQI (Certified Quality Inspector) required or equivalent experience. ASQ CQT (Certified Quality Technician) and CQA (Certified Quality Auditor), CQIA (Certified Quality Improvement Associate), CQPA (Certified Quality Process Analysist), and Six Sigma Greenbelt highly desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Vision correctable to 20/20.
• Regularly required to use hands and finger, to handle or feel product for burrs or surface finish.
• Frequently required to stand; reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to walk; sit and stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus, occasional microscope work is required.

Click Bond Way – Key Attributes

• Communicates respectfully to all team members, vendors, and visitors.
• Models a positive attitude.
• Actively listens to others and supports the team environment.
• Asks questions and learns from mistakes.
• Executes tasks with minimal errors in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attendance is consistent and meets or exceeds company standards.

Click Bond is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information or any other protected classification.

Click Bond complies with federal and state disability laws. Click Bond will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact People Operations at 775.885.8000 or email: [e-mail]