Quality Inspector 1st Shift

Eaton; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division seeks a Quality Inspector on 1st shift in North Charleston, SC. Core hours are 7:00am–3:00pm with an hourly rate around market norms. You will inspect precision aerospace components, maintain quality logs, and support root-cause analysis to improve processes.

Responsibilities include training, audits, data analysis, and collaborating with engineers to shorten inspection times. Strong GD&T and blueprint reading skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment working in a quality role.
• Minimum 1 year experience in GD&T application and blueprint reading.
• Minimum 1 year experience with inspection equipment and gaging methods such as calipers, micrometers, etc.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information and is limited to U.S. persons.
• No relocation offered; candidates must reside within 50 miles of North Charleston, SC; active duty exempt.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Preferred: 3 years in a manufacturing quality role; ASQ Certified Quality Technician.

Responsibilities

• Conduct required product inspections of precision machined components and maintain quality systems.
• Serve as a quality resource for teams; lead troubleshooting and problem-solving for quality issues.
• Perform training and audits as required.
• Carry out Capability/Gage R&R studies and data analysis.
• Develop and maintain Quality Plan work instructions.
• Collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing Engineers to reduce inspection time.
• Program and troubleshoot CMMs and support Quality Policy compliance.

Skills

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Quality assurance

Inspection methods

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

WinCMES

Calypso

CMM Manager

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Quality Inspector 1st Shift. The core hours are 7:00am to 3:00pm. The hourly rate for this position is 21.50 per hour. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct required product inspections of precision machined components used in the Aerospace industry and maintain appropriate systems (ie. DR system, Quality log)
• Act as a quality resource for High Performance Work Teams which includes leading troubleshooting and problem-solving activities for quality related issues in the area
• Conduct Training and Audits as required
• Perform Capability/Gage R&R Studies and other data analysis
• Develop and maintain Quality Plan work instructions
• Work with Quality Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer to reduce in process and final inspection time
• Program and troubleshoot CMMs
• Fulfill the requirements of the Quality Policy and Quality Management System

Qualifications

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment working in a quality role.
• Minimum 1 year experience in GD&T application and blueprint reading.
• Minimum 1 year experience with inspection equipment and gaging methods such as calipers, micrometers, etc.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
• No relocation is being offered with this position. Candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius of the North Charleston, SC facility. Active Duty military are exempt from the geographical requirement

Preferred Qualifications

• CMM programming / troubleshooting experience with WinCMES, Calypso, or CMM Manager
• Experience in Troubleshooting Problems using quality tools such as statistics, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, etc.
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician
• 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment working in a quality role.

Position Criteria

• Knows the basic concepts of problem solving and analytical / statistical techniques
• Basic knowledge and understanding of ISO/AS international standards
• Consistent knowledge and use of tools and techniques for measuring systems and devices as well as analysis and reporting
• Working knowledge of AQP process as they pertain to PROLaunch, industry, regulatory and customer requirements
• Has worked in an environment with a certified QMS (ISO 9001 or similar)
• Demonstrates the use of metrics to measure and improve their own work

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