Product Quality Inspector

Quality Electrodynamics (QED); Mayfield (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employees can wear headphones at their station

Growth potential

Core hours – 1st Shift 7:00am to 3:30pm

Job summary

Quality Electrodynamics (QED) in Mayfield, Ohio is seeking a Product Quality Inspector who is detail-oriented and committed to quality. In this role, you will conduct inspections across various stages of production, ensuring compliance with quality standards and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED with at least one year of relevant experience in electrical or mechanical inspections. Strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience performing electrical or mechanical QC/QA inspections.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of purchased parts and finished products.
• Document results of inspections clearly.
• Participate in quality audits of the quality management system.

Skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Self-directed

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to follow good documentation practices (GDP)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Benefits

• Employees can wear headphones at their station
• Growth potential
• Core hours – 1st Shift 7:00am to 3:30pm

About You

• Looking to put your experience to good use.
• You like to solve problems
• You like working with your hands and are good with them.
• You like having detailed instructions.
• You think electronics are interesting.
• You want to make a difference in people’s lives

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and quality-driven Product Quality (PQ) Inspector to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance across incoming materials, in-process production, and finished medical devices. You will conduct inspections, functional testing, and evaluations using a variety of measurement techniques, while accurately documenting results in accordance with established quality systems and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform inspections of purchased parts, subassemblies, in-process product and finished products according to defined criteria using standard physical, mechanical and/or electrical measurements
• Accurately and clearly document the results of inspections including quantitative measurements and observations
• Draft or revise inspection documents based on feedback from management and observations of best practices
• Work with Operations and Quality Management to drive continuous improvement of inspection methods and processes and meet departmental objectives
• Perform review of device history records (DHRs) and other documentation for compliance to established procedures and good documentation practices (GDP)
• Write non-conformance reports. Ensure non-conformances are closed in a timely manner
• Participate in quality audits of the quality management system
• Other tasks as may be assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Required

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of one year experience performing electrical or mechanical QC/QA inspections

Preferred

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline
• PCBA inspection experience and/or IPC 610 certification
• Experience with ISO and FDA audits
• Experience with QC/QA medical device inspection or test, especially MRI

Skills and Abilities

Required

• Meticulous attention to detail – absolute must
• Must be self-directed, self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced team environment
• A genuine belief in continuous improvement and disciplined processes
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize work day/projects independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer skills including working with word documents, spreadsheets, email and PLM/ERP business applications
• Ability to follow good documentation practices (GDP)s

Preferred

• Understand and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Working knowledge of printed circuit board (PCB) inspection standards (IPC-A-600)
• Technical writing skills
• Root cause investigation skills and an understanding of various investigative methods (5 Whys, Fault Tree, etc.)
• Risk evaluation skills (PFMEA, Fault Tree) and rework adverse effect assessment

Physical Requirements

• Be able to lift 25 lbs.