Quality Inspector

HyAxiom, Inc.; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HyAxiom, Inc. (A Doosan Company) seeks a detail‑oriented QA Inspector to inspect incoming materials, in‑process components, and finished goods, and to document inspections for quality policy compliance.

You will inspect at supplier and/or customer sites as needed, identify improvement opportunities, and contribute to cost and quality controls in a high‑volume production environment. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• AA/AS or equivalent or relevant certifications preferred.
• Previous inspection experience.
• Willing to travel up to 2–3 weeks with no travel restrictions (including overseas).
• Experience in high-volume production quality assurance.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 is a plus.
• Accountability for quality assurance of manufacturing materials.

Responsibilities

• Inspect production parts, tools, gages and equipment per drawings.
• Plan and perform inspection using existing or new equipment, including CMMs.
• Suggest process, method and product improvements.
• Make timely decisions or elevate matters as needed.
• Assess quality implications of new information affecting tooling or processes.
• Consider alternatives when defined paths meet resistance.
• Apply root cause analysis and resolve problems.
• Maintain analytical, logical approach with meticulous attention to detail.

Skills

Machine shop knowledge

Drawings & calculations

Mathematics skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Accuracy focus

Education

AA/AS or equivalent

Relevant certifications

Job description

Background

HyAxiom Inc., A Doosan Company (Formerly Doosan Fuel Cell America, Inc.) is a global leader in clean energy solutions founded on the strength of the people and technology developed at United Technologies over the past fifty years, paired with the unparalleled support from the Doosan Group, our parent company. We are committed to advancing a hydrogen‑led future of clean and sustainable energy in the United States and elsewhere around the world.

Job Information

Responsible for inspection and testing of incoming materials, materials in process, completed materials, and inspection at supplier and/or customer sites as needed. Prepare and complete internal and supplier related inspection documentation and corrective action reports. Assist with gage calibration of inspection equipment. Document all inspections activities in compliance with Doosan Quality policy standards and requirements. Identify efficiency, cost and quality improvement opportunities, and elevate for further assessment or implementation consideration.

Role & Responsibility

• Work from drawings and general instructions to plan and perform work which is process‑defined or where only general operating methods are available; and some ingenuity, initiative and judgement are required to inspect production or developmental parts, tools, gages and other equipment.
• Plan and perform inspection operations using existing and/or new or changed equipment including computerized measuring machines where programs may require modification to determine if materials meet specifications.
• Provide suggestions/input for improvement in processes, methods and products.
• Make decisions or elevate matters that are relevant and timely.
• Accurately assess the quality implications of new information or events which may evoke a change to tooling or process.
• Consider and suggest alternative solutions when defined paths meet resistance.
• Apply root cause techniques and uses knowledge gained when resolving problems.
• Analytical, logical thought process and meticulous attention to detail.

Education & Experience

• AA/AS or equivalent, or relevant certifications a plus.
• Previous inspection experience.
• Be willing to travel for up to 2–3 weeks’ time periods and have no travel restrictions, including overseas.
• Performance of overall quality assurance activities.
• Experience working in a high-volume production environment.
• Accountability for quality assurance of manufacturing materials.
• Knowledge of ISO Standards – ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 are a plus.

Knowledge & Skill

• Knowledge of machine shop and manufacturing related practices, processes, methods and techniques.
• Work from complicated drawings and make calculations using advanced shop mathematics.
• Strong mathematics skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Solid documentation skills and practices.
• Intense visual and mental attention on job at hand to assure completeness and accuracy.

All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Questions can be addressed through the HR department at [phone] or [e-mail]