Quality Control Specialist

W3Global; City of Hudson (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global seeks a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Inspector to maintain quality standards across incoming materials, in-process and finished products. You will inspect, calibrate, and document results while coordinating with machinists and QC management to ensure timely, accurate product shipments.

The role requires blueprint reading, calibration proficiency, ERP system use, and strong communication to relay adjustments and prepare customer paperwork.

Qualifications

• Reading blueprints and interpreting tolerance specs.
• Understanding calibration procedures and maintaining records.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes for receiving, in-process and final QA.
• Ability to train others on measuring instruments and inspection methods.
• Proficiency with ERP software for data entry and reporting.
• Strong computer skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Approve incoming materials by verifying specifications and tests.
• Approve first piece and in-process production for conformance and adjust as needed.
• Prepare documentation for final shipment and customer paperwork.
• Maintain calibration schedules and service or replace tools as required.
• Perform and document PPAP-related tests when required.
• Print and file quality paperwork and reports before due dates.
• Assist with audits and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Calibrations

ERP navigation

Quality systems

Measuring instruments

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree or technical training

Tools

QCBD

MAS ERP

Global ERP

Datalyzer

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary - Job Responsibilities - Activities

• Maintains quality standards by approving incoming materials, first and in-process production, finished products; recording quality results in a timely manner or according to due date (ability to prioritize lates) or schedule.
• Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; approving and labeling product appropriately, rejecting, labeling non-conforming materials if necessary and entering in ERP system appropriately. Proper disposal of non-conforming material with consult of QC Mgr.
• Approves first piece and in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicate required adjustments to machinist. Labeling product appropriately upon approval.
• Approves product for final inspection, and prepares customer required paperwork as necessary to accommodate order shipment in a timely manner
• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following calibration schedule, addressing repairs or replacement.
• Request purchases for quality department-related items as necessary.
• Documents results of calibrations for designated QA equipment in appropriate manner (software).
• Provides customer required documents /paperwork per order.
• Special testing when required (Torque, Tensile, Moisture Analyzer)
• Maintains running stock of dimensional QC stickers, product inspection forms, c of c forms as necessary.
• Maintains/files or scans quality related paperwork files as necessary.
• Able to print reports for quality related paperwork by due dates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education - Experience

• Associate's degree or technical training in related field or equivalent work experience
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is beneficial

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities And Training Needs

• Reading of blueprints
• Math-Number conversions
• Performance of calibrations
• Knowledge of quality systems and inspection procedures for receiving, in process and final QA
• To provide training on measuring instruments, calipers, micrometer, optical comparator, counting scales and customer specific requirements
• Computer skills - ability to access and respond to email, create Excel spreadsheets, Word documents as necessary
• Able to navigate ERP system proficiently
• Able to navigate computer desktop and access appropriate drives and documents proficiently
• Able to learn internal part numbering system and catalog

Any Other Training Requirements / Comments

• Repetitive motion in use of qc inspection tools
• PPAP experience a plus
• Navigation of internal software and ERP systems: QCBD, MAS ERP, Global ERP, Microsoft Office, Datalyzer Software (SPC)

Physical Requirements

• Near visual acuity for close visual inspection of product
• Ability to walk, sit or stand for long periods of time in manufacturing environment / inspection department
• Ability to transport and/or lift unfinished or finished product in boxes or containers, from shop floor to appropriate measuring stations or inspection department
• Ability to lift and move containers up to 1-5 pounds on a daily basis, with ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds on occasion