Quality Inspector

Dover Corporation; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 35,817 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Quality Inspector in Skokie, IL, onsite, will support QA Lab responsibilities to ensure product quality in production. The role offers direct interaction with manufacturing teams, Value Stream leaders, and engineering functions.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, applying statistical methods to assess process capabilities, and recommending calibration and gauging needs while adhering to ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003 standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years performing similar tasks/role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and without injury.
• Interpret drawings and verify requirements for production/PPAP parts, communicating results to production.
• Apply statistical methods and perform calculations to determine process capabilities.
• Recommend and specify instrumentation, calibration, and gauging needs.
• Coordinate with Midland personnel on purchases, procedures, product specs, and project status.
• Follow ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003 quality standards and procedures.
• Participate in team reviews and problem solving to meet quality objectives.
• Attend safety and other team meetings as required.
• Problem-solve individually or in groups as needed.
• Perform housekeeping duties including 5S and TPM.

Skills

Calipers

Gauges

Micrometers

CMM programming

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMM

CNC programming

Job description

Quality Inspector

Location: Skokie, IL, US

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Overview

The Quality Inspector will provide coverage of QA Lab responsibilities in support of production. This position will have high visibility with manufacturing team members, Value Stream leaders, and engineering functions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work safely and without injury.
• Interpret drawings and verify requirements applicable to production / PPAP parts, communicating results to the appropriate people in support of Midland Mfg. production.
• Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing process capabilities.
• Recommend and specify instrumentation, calibration, and gauging needs.
• Confer with Midland personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status.
• Understand and perform to all quality regulations, standards, and policies, including ISO 9001:2015 and AAR M-1003, following work procedures and ensuring the highest level of quality.
• May participate in defining strategies to meet quality objectives and in system reviews within the team.
• Participate in team meetings as required (safety, problem solving, etc.).
• Problem‑solve individually or as part of a group as job duties require.
• Perform housekeeping duties including 5S, coolant replacement, and TPM.

Qualifications / Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years performing similar tasks/role.

Desired Characteristics, Competence and Capabilities

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use calipers, plug & thread gauges, micrometers and other measurement devices.
• General knowledge and experience with a CMM and/or CNC programming desired; ability to learn CMM programming is a must.
• Willing to offer opinions and direction.
• Results oriented.
• Must convey technical information effectively to other group members.
• Must be a team player and possess active listening skills, giving full attention to what others are saying, asking questions appropriately, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• The employee is continuously standing, repetitively grasping and manipulating with the hands; may be required to walk, bend, squat, or twist, push or pull, lift 5‑10 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Job performed in a manufacturing environment; exposure to loud machinery, cold temperatures, hot temperatures, chemicals and vapors; may occasionally work in an office environment.
• Use of bench‑type or floor‑mounted machines (e.g., drill presses, grinders, broaches, screw machines, manual and CNC mills and lathes, saws, shrink‑wrap machines, etc.), hand and power tools, measuring instruments, hoist, lifts, and lift trucks.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour. Benefits include: 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; short‑term and long‑term disability; employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy and fertility benefits; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off including 10 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation beginning at 120 hours annually; 40 paid sick leave hours annually (or as required by law); tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; employee assistance program. Eligibility is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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Job Function

Quality & Continuous Improvement