QA Inspector

VEKA; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

VEKA is seeking a Quality Inspector to support our manufacturing operations in Reno, NV. You will inspect extrusions for dimensional accuracy, color, surface, and go/no-go gauge results, and guide decisions on acceptance or rejection.

Work with cross-functional teams to document results, maintain VEKA quality standards, and perform regular data collection, testing per AAMA 303 and internal procedures, with a focus on precision and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Science or Engineering or 3+ years quality experience.
• Strong communication and data collection ability.
• Experience with measurement devices and testing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect quality including dimensional, surface, color, and go gauge tests.
• Guide acceptance or rejection decisions based on inspections.
• Notify extrusion teams of substandard results and drive improvements.
• Collect data and monitor samples per VEKA standards.
• Support tooling maintenance requests and document results.
• Perform testing and document results per standards.

Skills

Written and spoken communication

Measurement tools

Cross-team communication

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Excel / MS Office

Under pressure performance

Discretionary authority

Education

Associate Degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Datacolor

Ascona/Promex Profile Measurement

Calipers

Loupe magnifiers

Job description

Rotating 7am-7pm Schedule

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for allqualityinspection andchecksincluding but not limited to 3-Tier Dimensional, Length, Surface, Go Gauge Fit, Color, Bow,andImpact Testing.
• Responsible for guidingacceptand reject decisions.
• Notifiesextrusionteamsof substandard productionresultsandworkswith cross-functional teams to improve the production process.
• Responsible for collecting data and monitoring samples according to VEKA Standards.
• Evaluatesextruded products toassistin developing Tooling Maintenance Requests (TMR).
• Performsall AAMA 3O3 testing and document testing results.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

• Good written andoral communicationskills
• Knowledge of usingmeasuring devices such asDatacolor,Ascona/PromexProfile Measurement, Comparator, Calipers, Loupe Magnifiers etc.preferred
• Ability to communicate issues tactfully across multiple teams
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Basicmathematical skills
• Keenattention to detail,accuracy,and precision
• Excellent computer literacy, specifically in Excel/MS Office suite
• Work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to use discretionary authority

Education & Experience

• Associate Degreein Science or Engineering related field or a minimum of 3 years quality experience and/or science related experience

Organizational Relationship

• Reports to QAManager

Physical Requirements

• Essential functions of this job are to perform a range of physical activities throughout the workday, including climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
• An essential function of this job is to lift and or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 poundsfrequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Must be available with predictable and regular attendance onsite to perform the essential functions above under key functions wheneveremployeeis scheduled to work.
• The workeris required tofunction in narrow aisles or passageways.

The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of skills and abilitiesrequiredto do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of thejoband requirements may bemodifiedfrom time to time at the discretion of the company.

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