Portland, TN Receiving Inspector I 1st shift

Shoals-Technologies-Group; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoals-Technologies-Group is seeking an Incoming Quality Inspector in the United States, Tennessee (Portland). This role focuses on inspecting incoming materials such as wire products, electrical components, enclosures, and EV-related parts to verify conformance to customer, regulatory, and internal specifications.

The ideal candidate will read technical drawings, measure with calipers/micrometers, maintain thorough inspection records, and participate in higher-level testing protocols.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and sensitivity to minute differences among similar-looking products.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand concepts such as specifications and tolerances.
• Ability to measure, in both Standard and Metric systems, using calipers, micrometers, measuring tapes, or pull-testers.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; strong documentation and record-keeping.
• Ability to create new documentation that facilitates the inspection process and product understanding.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as 5-Why analyses and Fishbone diagrams; proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming visual and dimensional inspections per predefined processes.
• Maintain inspection sheets, failure logs, testing records, and manufacturer Certificates of Conformance and datasheets.
• Record and organize material documentation and supplier certificates of conformance.
• Contribute to higher-level evaluation and process improvement initiatives.

Job description

An incoming Quality inspector is the first line in ensuring that no defective raw materials or parts reach the manufacturing line or the customer. The role of the incoming inspector is to use robust, pre-defined inspection processes to verify that, in line with customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements, material manufacturers are indeed meeting the standards they hold themselves to in their certificates of conformance and datasheets.In the context of Shoals operations, the types of materials that would be subject to incoming visual or dimensional inspection include:(1) Wire products, PV connectors, fuses, molding material(2) Electrical enclosures, and various electrical components, such as electrical disconnect units, surge protection devices, fuse holders, standoff insulators.(3) Plastic paneling(4) Various EV components, including EV chargers, transformer units, steel bases etc.(5) Stainless steel hardwareIn parallel with the inspection processes, the Incoming Inspector would be required also to participate in higher level experimentation protocols that involve subjecting incoming specific materials to stress testing or simulated environmental testing.In addition to conducting inspection processes on incoming materials, the incoming inspector would be required also to maintain records and documentation related to the inspection process or the materials that are used at Shoals. Such documentation/records would include:(1) Inspection sheets.(2) Failure logs.(3) Testing records and reports.(4) Manufacturer Certificates of Conformance(5) Manufacturer datasheets(6) Internal information sheets and visual aids that describe material characteristics and facilitate material identification.Required skills for the position include:(1) An attention to detail and sensitivity to minute differences among similar looking products.(2) The ability to read technical drawings and to understand concepts such as specifications and tolerances.(3) The ability to measure, in both Standard and Metric systems, using such instruments as calipers, micrometers, and measuring tapes, or to use such instruments as pull-testers.(4) The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. An ease with paperwork and the ability to maintain good records, both on paper and electronically.(5) The ability to complete and maintain records of higher-level evaluation and performance.(6) An ability to create new documentation that facilitate the inspection process and product understanding.(7) The ability to use such Quality instruments such as 5-Why Analyses and Fishbone Diagrams.(8) Facility in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.(9) Willingness to learn statistical software such as Minitab or QI Macros.