Quality Inspector

Kirkhill, Inc.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkhill, Inc. in California seeks an Inspector responsible for inspection and test requirements at all stages of manufacturing to ensure customer requirements are met.

The Inspector records defects and ensures corrections before delivery, and collaborates with Quality and Production teams. Responsibilities include material and finished-product testing, blueprint interpretation, and maintaining quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Quality Assurance standards and AS 9100 quality system requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand drawings.
• Works well in a team and also independently.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to safety and quality in production activities.
• Familiarity with calibration concepts and procedures.
• Proficiency with computer-based applications; Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Carries out and coordinates all inspection and test requirements per Quality Procedure Manual and AS 9100.
• Maintains up-to-date specification, standard and quality-system documents.
• Performs tests on materials, in-process products and finished goods.
• Inspects visually for defects and compares results to drawings/specifications.
• Reports issues to Quality Supervisor and documents defect trends.
• Identifies defective items and segregates from acceptable product.
• Notifies supervisors of data outside limits and major quality incidents.
• Maintains and records inspection data; supports quality record retention.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Blueprint reading

English communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Safety awareness

AS 9100 knowledge

Calibration procedures

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for inspection and test requirements at all stages of manufacturing to ensure customer requirements. The Inspector is also responsible to record and report any defects and ensure the defects are corrected before delivery to the customer. Committed member to the Quality and Production teams and adaptable to changing roles within the Quality function.

Primary Responsibilities

• Carries out and coordinates all inspection and test requirements as outlined in the Quality Procedure Manual and contract requirements including compliance with the requirements of AS 9100.
• Maintains relevant updated specification, standard and quality systems documents.
• Performs assigned tests on materials and parts, product in process, and finished product.
• Inspects visually for obvious defects.
• Compares results with drawing and specification requirements.
• Reports problems with inspection and test results to Quality Supervisor.
• Identifies defectives and segregates from acceptable product.
• Notifies Quality Supervisor and Quality Engineer when inspection data exceeds acceptable limits or when major incidents of poor quality are noted.
• Makes recommendation on disposition of suspect/defective product to Quality Supervisor.
• Records results on inspection forms or charts and report number of defects found.
• Supports the quality record retention requirements by assisting with filing and maintenance of Quality Records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Quality Assurance standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.
• Ability to communicate with all levels within Productions and get messages across that has the desired effect.
• Ability to think critically and act logically to evaluate situations and generates required steps to ensure success.
• Persistence and determination when problem-solving.
• Strong focus on quality: ability and commitment to achieve total customer satisfaction in the quality of our products, services and decisions, implement systems and processes focused on excellence and continuous improvement.
• Strong focus on safety, including personal safety, safety of co-workers, and protection of property on the job in accordance and compliance with company practices, industry standards, and government regulations.
• Knowledge of AS 9100 Quality Systems.
• Knowledge of calibration requirements/procedures.
• Proficiency with computer based applications. Microsoft Excel a must.

Kirkhill, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All successful candidates must submit to post offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen and background check as a condition of employment.

Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour