Quality Inspector, 1st Shift

Alloy Enterprises; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is hiring a Quality Assurance Inspector for our San Antonio shop. The role focuses on defect inspection, internal QA audits, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work with cross-functional teams, apply Six Sigma tools, and maintain compliance with standards while ensuring product quality and safety across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of QA methodologies and audits.
• Experience with risk management and product testing.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma familiarity.
• Strong attention to detail and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Inspect production materials for defects and document results.
• Remove defective items and report to management with reasons.
• Support QA monitoring programs, audits, and controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and process documentation.

Skills

QA knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Electrical experience

MS Office

Detail oriented

Education

Post-Secondary Education in QA or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us:

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

• This position requires shop work. When working in the shop, one must exercise caution as this environment presents many naturally-occurring and potentially worker-produced hazards including small or large projectiles, contamination with toxic gasses/liquids, impalement, crushing, electrocution, explosion, immolation, decapitation and asphyxiation. Safety policies must be always adhered to. Appropriate personal protective equipment (i.e., safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toed boots, and others) must be always worn where required.
• It is very important that the incumbent of this position can work and communicate with prudence, while effectively managing time, completing tasks, and working safely.
• Able to lift up to 30lbs or more as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Inspect production material as assigned for defects as trained.
• Remove defective items from production, designating reason for removal.
• Report defects to the appropriate manager.
• Perform internal QA audits that are compliant with corporate policies, practices, and procedures.
• Assist with the maintenance of QA monitoring programs, including audits, controls, and other qualifiers.
• Support new product development and continuous improvement and by integrating quality control tools (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) into processes.
• Promote and advocate quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation.

Working Conditions:

Education and Experience:

• Post-Secondary Education in an appropriate field or a combination of education and experience preferred.
• Knowledge of QA methodologies preferred.
• 1-2 years of electrical experience
• Practical experience with risk management, product testing, capability studies, and control plans.
• Training and knowledge of Six Sigma techniques and Lean Manufacturing are desirable.
• Highly motivated and self-directed capable of multi-tasking, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Extremely detail-oriented and analytical thinker.
• Able to interface directly with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage change on the floor and work well with shift supervisors
• Ability to review technical documentation, including project plans, test procedures, and design documents.
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Clear and concise communication ability

Reports to:

• Reports to: Team Leader or Manager

Additional Comments:

• Must have reliable transportation
• This is not an all-inclusive list. Other tasks may be added at any time.

Hiring Hourly Range:

$19.00 - $22.00 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. We recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.