Quality Control Inspector

Regulatory Toolkit; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips is seeking a Quality Control Inspector in Plymouth, MN, to perform advanced inspection tasks and mentor junior inspectors. The role emphasizes independent decision-making, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvements to uphold Philips’ high quality standards.

The position runs Monday to Friday, 7am–3:30pm, with pay guidance provided in Philips’ transparency details. Applicants must reside near Plymouth, MN and be eligible to work in the US.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control environments.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to document processes and deviations clearly.
• Mentoring junior inspectors or peers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality control activities and ensure products meet company standards and specs.
• Document inspection processes and deviations; implement corrective actions.
• Maintain, calibrate, and organize inspection tools and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues with inspection equipment; oversee repairs.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior operators.
• Stay updated with industry advancements and integrate new techniques.
• Assist in visual and dimensional inspections of complex products.
• Prepare detailed quality inspection reports with data traceability for audits.
• Suggest improvements to inspection processes to boost efficiency and quality.
• Work under minimal supervision and make independent decisions within parameters.
• Own critical inspection tasks and ensure timely, accurate execution.

Job description

Quality Control Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Inspector works with minimal supervision, being responsible for carrying out advanced quality control activities and critical inspection tasks to ensure that products meet the company's high standards and specifications. This role involves independent decision-making, advanced troubleshooting, and driving improvements in inspection processes. It plays a key role in mentoring junior inspectors, ensuring operational excellence, and contributing to the company's continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a Monday - Friday, 7am-3:30pm role.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads quality control activities, ensuring all products meet the high company standards and specifications, while proactively addressing potential quality risks.
• Helps to document quality inspection processes, including handling deviations and implementing corrective actions, to optimize inspection accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Manages the maintenance, calibration, and organization of inspection tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex issues with inspection equipment, leading timely repairs and upgrades to minimize downtime.
• Provides training and mentorship to junior operators, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stays updated with industry advancements and integrates new techniques and technologies into inspection practices.
• Supports in visual and dimensional inspections of highly complex products, identifying subtle defects and inconsistencies.
• Oversees the preparation of detailed quality inspection reports, ensuring accuracy, data integrity, and traceability for audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Aids to implement necessary improvements and simplifications in inspection processes, enhancing operational efficiency and product quality.
• Operates with minimal supervision, making independent decisions to address deviations and implement solutions within defined parameters.
• Takes ownership of critical inspection tasks, ensuring timely and accurate execution while maintaining high standards of quality.

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

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Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in Plymouth, MN is $21 to $32 Hourly.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Plymouth, MN.

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.