Quality Assurance Inspector: Drive Precision & Scrap Reduction

NTN Bearing of America; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 46,500 - 48,500; Full time

Job summary

NTN Bearing of America is seeking a quality-focused inspector to ensure that parts produced in the plant meet specifications. The role emphasizes evaluating production lots, inspecting samples, and coordinating corrective actions with operators and supervision.

The position requires at least a high school diploma with preferred technical Associate degree and a minimum of one year in manufacturing. Proficiency in SPC, spreadsheet, and word processing is expected.

Qualifications

• High School graduate; Associate degree preferred.
• One year minimum experience in manufacturing.
• Able to read and interpret engineering/technical drawings and use SPC, spreadsheet and word processing software.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates production set aside by operator to determine if it is accepted, screened, reworked, or scrapped.
• Checks samples of production parts to ensure operators interpreted quality and part specifications properly.
• Notifies operators and supervisors of defects and secures corrective action from supervision.
• Samples production to determine if it is to be accepted, reworked, or scrapped.
• Determines machine or inspection equipment capability as required by supervision.
• Checks gauge set-up operators to determine their accuracy and report discrepancies.
• Makes gauge set-ups as required.
• Conducts inspection of incoming raw material and assists in initiating complaints of rejection reports.
• Communicates quality problems and continuous improvement programs to Supervisors/Managers.
• Provides assistance to Engineering in improving processes.
• Leads scrap reduction or quality improvement team and reports results.
• Assists in maintaining the Quality System requirements.
• Conducts internal Quality System audits.
• Supports Plant quality systems goals/improvements & productivity goals/improvements.
• Supports Plant safety programs/goals within the scope of the job.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Compliance to applicable Company, Corporate, State, and Federal regulations.

Skills

Statistical Process Control

Reading engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree (technical) preferred

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word Processing

Job description

NTN Bearing of America is seeking a quality-focused inspector to ensure that parts produced in the plant meet specifications. The role emphasizes evaluating production lots, inspecting samples, and coordinating corrective actions with operators and supervision.

The position requires at least a high school diploma with preferred technical Associate degree and a minimum of one year in manufacturing. Proficiency in SPC, spreadsheet, and word processing is expected.