Manufacturing Quality Inspector

Shelby American, Inc.; Cherry Valley (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a meticulous Inspector to ensure product quality through rigorous inspections and adherence to ISO procedures. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for inspecting products during production, verifying conformance of supplied materials, and maintaining measurement equipment. Your attention to detail and strong communication skills will be essential as you document inspection results and collaborate with production teams. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact product quality and safety. If you thrive in a hands-on role and are passionate about quality assurance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in inspection or manufacturing environment required.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products during production for conformance to specifications.
• Approve incoming materials and finished products based on specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Computer skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Welding knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Ability to travel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Education or training beyond High School

Tools

Measuring equipment (calipers, gauges)

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Description

Ipsen is a drug free workplace

Summary

The Inspector position is responsible for following company ISO Procedure for incoming, in-process and final inspection, calibration of product and material identified as requiring conformance verification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects product during production for conformance to specification by performing the following duties.
• Responsible for verifying the conformance of supplied products, where required. Extent of verification is based on the type of received product.
• Products requiring inspection will be inspected as per plan. Visually examines parts for surface defects such as material shortage, flash, cracks, etc. Works from blueprint drawings, charts, or specifications to check dimensions, squareness, hole locations, surface relationships, finish, material defects, etc.
• Ensure that all protractors, squares, and combination squares are calibrated to the standards described in work instructions.
• Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement test; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor/manufacturing manager.
• Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products to re-work; confirming re-work.
• Upload pictures and edit them for reports.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste.
• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions; calls for repairs.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess a strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of welding is desired.
• Possess strong communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Possess strong computer skills. Knowledge of MS Word and Excel is desired.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of measuring equipment such as calipers, durometer testers, gauges, and other metrology tools.
• Possess strong math skills.
• Ability to travel to customer or vendor sites as needed. Travel is approx. 5% of duty.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required. Education or training beyond High School strongly desired.
• Minimum 2 or more years of related experience working in an inspection/manufacturing environment required.

Physical/Visual/Mental/ Environmental Factors

The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

1. Regularly required to sit and use hands and finger dexterity.
2. Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms.
3. Occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.
4. Regularly requires close vision, hearing and talking.
5. Exposure to moderate noise level while in office.
6. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
7. Required to climb ladders as well as climb on top of machinery with use of a harness.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.