Quality Control Inspector

The Gund Company; Wallins Corners (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP 30% employee-owned

Competitive wages

Healthcare benefits: Medical, Dental,

401(k) with 50% match up to 6%

Job summary

The Gund Company in New York is seeking a Quality Inspector to support QA/QC at a manufacturing site. You will work under the supervision of the Quality Specialist or Regional Quality Manager and Plant Manager to inspect products, support the quality management system, and ensure customer requirements are met.

Key responsibilities include in-process inspections, PPAP, data entry in ERP, and training operators on inspection methods, with travel up to 5% and a strong emphasis on accuracy and

Qualifications

• Understand appropriate gauging practices to ensure specifications of attribute, variable, and transfer gauges.
• Strong computer skills especially with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Prior experience with data entry and report analysis in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Willingness to develop project management skills.
• Keeps rigorous records with an eye for detail.
• Ability to communicate expectations and instructions to team members.
• Ability to identify root cause, develop creative solutions to problems and continuously improve systems and processes.
• Experienced and blueprint reading and application of appropriate measurement systems.
• Ability to train operators on appropriate inspection methodology.

Responsibilities

• Process execution a of quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), and continuous improvement (CI) process at assigned site.
• Execute in process, first article, PPAP, and other customer defined inspections.
• Support process engineering in process capability studies and audits.
• Drive improvement and customer-focused responsiveness to quality issues for assigned site.
• Conduct material testing for mechanical, physical, and thermal properties of composites and metals per company-defined and industry-standard methods
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Gauging practices

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

ERP data entry & reporting

Project management

Detail-oriented records

Communication to team

Root-cause & continuous improvement

Blueprint reading & measurement

Train operators on inspection

Education

Certified Quality Inspector (CSQ)

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Description

Overview

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Job Summary

The Quality Inspector works under the supervision of the Quality Specialist or Regional Quality Manager and Plant Manager to provide quality assurance and quality control support for The Gund Company. The Quality Inspector executes activities associated with inspection and quarantine of nonconforming activities of The Gund Company products. The role supports execution of the quality management system (QMS) at an individual manufacturing site within a global multi-site QMS. Team members work closely with the Quality Specialist and Regional Quality Managers to comply with customer-specific requirements and to maintain quality control requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Process execution a of quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), and continuous improvement (CI) process at assigned site.
• Execute in process, first article, PPAP, and other customer defined inspections.
• Support process engineering in process capability studies and audits.
• Drive improvement and customer-focused responsiveness to quality issues for assigned site.
• Conduct material testing for mechanical, physical, and thermal properties of composites and metals per company-defined and industry-standard methods
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Understand appropriate gauging practices to ensure specifications of attribute, variable, and transfer gauges.
• Strong computer skills especially with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Prior experience with data entry and report analysis in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Willingness to develop project management skills.
• Keeps rigorous records with an eye for detail.
• Ability to communicate expectations and instructions to team members.
• Ability to identify root cause, develop creative solutions to problems and continuously improve systems and processes.
• Experienced and blueprint reading and application of appropriate measurement systems.
• Ability to train operators on appropriate inspection methodology.

Education & Experience

• American Society of Quality Certifications, but not required: Certified Quality Inspector.

Travel

Travel may be required up to 5% of the time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The position will be required to be in manufacturing facilities.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to a particular position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Why Join Us?

Our employees have a vested interest in our Company’s success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company’s financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!

In addition, our employees enjoy:

• A safe and healthy work environment
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked “world-class” regarding employee engagement.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to a particular position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.