Quality Inspector

Blue Robotics; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Robotics is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our production team building underwater vehicles, thrusters, lights, sensors, and other robotic components. You will inspect parts before they leave, document results, and help ensure reliability for real-world ocean missions.

The role requires attention to detail, independence, and collaboration with engineering. Manufacturing experience is a plus, but training and growth opportunities are available in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience using measuring instruments.
• 1+ year experience reading technical drawings.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet programs (such as Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet, Google Sheets).
• Proficiency with Google apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc).
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Performing a range of varied inspection tasks including in-process and end-of-line quality inspections on all Blue Robotics products.
• Using measuring tools (calipers, micrometer, voltmeter, and etc.) and test equipment as necessary.
• Working independently to review and inspect products, materials and assemblies. (Approx. 70% of the time.)
• Working within your team to create quality reports, complete timely inspections, and implement process and quality improvements. (Approx. 30% of the time.)
• Reading and following written and verbal work instructions.
• Reporting issues clearly and proactively to supervisors and team members.
• Occasionally performing investigations on products returned by customers to identify root causes of failures.
• Digital file organization, updating dashboards and entering QA data.
• Supporting the Engineering team as needed.
• Helping with other projects as necessary.

Skills

Documentation

Attention to detail

Measuring instruments

Reading drawings

Excel/Sheets

Google apps

Mathematics

Tools

Calipers

Micrometer

Voltmeter

Job description

Blue Robotics makes affordable, high-quality hardware and software for marine robotics - from underwater thrusters and ROVs to autonomous surface vehicles and the software that runs them. What does this really mean? We design cool tech for use underwater that allows tons of people and organizations to pursue their audacious dreams of exploring and learning about our oceans and waterways.

About the Role

Blue Robotics is looking for a Quality Inspector to join our production team building underwater vehicles, thrusters, lights, sensors, and other robotic components. As the Quality Inspector, each component that you examine will go out into the world to explore shipwrecks, study endangered species, map the ocean floor, and generally advance human understanding of the oceans. Pretty cool!

On the flipside, even a small product failure can lead to a failed mission for our customer. Because of that, our in-house quality team is driven to deliver excellence in every product. Our Quality Inspectors are the type of people who notice the tiny details that others might miss and speak up about potential issues or inconsistencies. Our Quality Inspectors work efficiently and independently for the majority of the day, and collaborate with the rest of the team to share their findings after inspections or investigations. We are pursuing the highest standards of reliability and excellence, and collecting all the data while we do it.

Having manufacturing experience is a huge plus for this role, but don’t worry, most of our wonderful team have never built robots or robotic components before. Without a background in manufacturing, you still may be a great fit if you have worked in a machine shop, a healthcare setting, or worked as a field technician installing equipment for clients. Our ideal candidate has a sense of urgency, is very detail-oriented, accustomed to updating notes or entering notes in a computer program, and is very independent.

What You'll Do

• Performing a range of varied inspection tasks including in-process and end-of-line quality inspections on all Blue Robotics products.
• Using measuring tools (calipers, micrometer, voltmeter, and etc.) and test equipment as necessary.
• Working independently to review and inspect products, materials and assemblies. (Approx. 70% of the time.)
• Working within your team to create quality reports, complete timely inspections, and implement process and quality improvements. (Approx. 30% of the time.)
• Reading and following written and verbal work instructions.
• Reporting issues clearly and proactively to supervisors and team members.
• Occasionally performing investigations on products returned by customers to identify root causes of failures.
• Digital file organization, updating dashboards and entering QA data.
• Supporting the Engineering team as needed.
• Helping with other projects as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills
• Highly observant and able to identify and escalate quality issues
• 1+ year experience using measuring instruments
• 1+ year experience reading technical drawings
• Proficiency with spreadsheet programs (such as Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet, Google Sheets)
• Proficiency with Google apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Thrives on routine and maintaining consistency
• Basic math skills, including measurement conversions and tolerance calculations

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a QA role in manufacturing setting
• Experience with wiring cables and soldering PCB
• Understanding Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Familiarity with 5S principles
• Worked in a Lean Manufacturing Environment
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Basic understanding of Coordinate-measuring Machine (CMM), part fixturing and measurement strategy planning

Physical Requirements

The Inspector often carries trays or bins of products from one area to another. Most work is completed while sitting down, although some operations require standing. Additionally, this position requires carrying, pulling/pushing, bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, as well as using basic hand tools. Conducting inspections requires excellent visual capability with or without corrective lenses. Team members will be lifting objects weighing 15 lb frequently throughout the day.