Quality Inspector

American Superconductor; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

American Superconductor seeks a Quality Inspector to oversee product inspection across production stages, ensuring adherence to quality plans and drawings. You will manage inspection records, interpret technical documentation, and perform dimensional and electrical checks with precision instruments.

The role requires 7+ years in quality, strong familiarity with ISO standards and FAIs, and experience with NCMs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 7+ years of quality experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products at various production stages to verify quality and reliability per quality plans.
• Complete and review inspection documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Read and interpret instructions, procedures, blueprints, diagrams, and control procedures.
• Perform visual, dimensional, mechanical, and electrical inspections using standard measuring devices.
• Initiate nonconforming material (NCM) reports and drive through resolution.
• Review and approve First Article Inspection reports.
• Support safety and quality programs and ISO standards.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

Documentation & records

ISO quality standards

FAI/NMR knowledge

Root cause analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Multimeters

Component testers

Surface plate setups

Reading & interpretation tools

Job description

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Quality Inspector

Quality Control Regular Full-time Ayer, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1061

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Annually

Functions:

• Responsible for performing and managing the inspection of products at various stages of the production process in order to verify quality and reliability of products in accordance with required quality plans, drawings, specifications, etc.
• Responsible for completing and reviewing all applicable inspection documentation for completeness and accuracy while maintaining, protecting, and storing all files applicable to inspections.
• Must be able to read and interpret written instructions, procedures, blueprints, diagrams, or other control procedures.
• Must be able to perform visual, dimensional, mechanical, precision mechanical, functional, or electrical inspection of parts, assemblies, or final product in all stages of the production process (i.e. incoming, in-process and final inspection) using standard measuring devices such as micrometers, scales, fixtures, calipers, dial indicators, comparators, fixed gauges, multi meters, component testers, various surface plate set-ups, etc.
• Must be able to initiate nonconforming material (NCM) reports and manage through completion.
• Must be able to review and approve First Article Inspection reports.
• Supports all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
• Has knowledge of standard practices that support ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO 45001 standards.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.

Education - Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 7+ years of quality experience, or its equivalent.

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• Required - Has the ability to maintain a professional rapport with peers while achieving results.
• Required - Can effectively communicate to team members and supervisor regarding all activities related to job function.
• Required - Ability to perform reading, writing, and math functions.
• Required – Ability to interpret drawing, wiring, schematic and several other types of technical documentation.
• Required – Ability to use / operate mechanical and electrical inspections equipment
• Required – Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAIs) and aptitude for reviewing and approving
• Required – Knowledge of Nonconforming Material Reports (NMR) and Root Cause / Corrective Actions, and aptitude for reviewing and approving.
• Required - Knowledge of ISO Quality Management System principles
• Required – Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred – Knowledge of Oracle
• Preferred – Knowledge of IPC-610 Standard for Inspection of Electronic Assemblies