Quality Inspector – Entry Level

Knowles Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC in San Diego seeks a Quality Inspector to conduct visual and measurement tests on incoming and in-process materials, ensuring conformance to AS9100 standards and customer specifications.

You will document results, support corrective actions, and collaborate across departments while maintaining safety and using devices like calipers and gauges.

A high school diploma is required, and the role may involve lifting up to 25 pounds in a standard office to production facility environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a DoD secret clearance at time of hire.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic math skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Documentation and reporting skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conducts visual and measurement tests.
• Inspect incoming, in-process material as well as finished product under the supervision of the QA Manager.
• Make entries on inspection paperwork and in business system and QA software.
• Monitor production operations to ensure conformance to company specifications.
• Communicate the results of inspections and suggest corrective actions.
• Maintain safety practices and proper PPE.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Calipers

Job description

Job Overview

Checks the quality of incoming and outgoing products by conducting tests, monitoring production processes and identifying malfunctions. Ensures that products manufactured meet industry and AS9100 standards.

Job Overview

Checks the quality of incoming and outgoing products by conducting tests, monitoring production processes and identifying malfunctions. Ensures that products manufactured meet industry and AS9100 standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts visual and measurement tests.
• Inspect incoming, in-process material as well as finished product under the supervision of the QA Manager, using typical inspection tools such as microscope, calipers, inspection gages, etc.
• Make entries on inspection paperwork and in business system and QA software.
• Monitor production operations to ensure conformance to company specifications.
• Direct assembly adjustments to ensure operations reflect quality standards.
• Ensure products meet customer expectations based on company objectives.
• Communicate the results of inspections and put forward corrective suggestions.
• Maintain positive working relationships with IMC customers and IMC product representatives.
• Ensure compliance in accordance with IMC and AS9100 standards.
• Continuously review department work standards and procedures to ensure correct processes are being followed.
• Maintain a continuous effort to learn all aspects of the department including administrative processes, philosophy, acceptable and preferred internal and external communications, methods, language and techniques.
• Maintain a high level of cooperation within and between departments.
• Learn in general, the roll of other related positions and departments that directly affect IMC’s ability to deliver quality rapidly and on time.
• Seek and practice continuous improvement of product and systematic procedures.
• Always communicate possible improvements to QA Lead+ and direct management.
• Follow and support all safety practices by wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE), following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and complying with safety signs and placards, maintaining good housekeeping, communicating unsafe practices and conditions to your local or PD EHS teams, and reporting all safety incidents (including near misses) as they occur.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic math.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to use measuring devices like gauges, meters, calipers and computers.
• Documentation and reporting skills.
• Accurate typing skills.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to produce written inspection reports for nonconforming material discrepancies.
• Demonstrate effective follow up skills with various departments and teams.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Work/Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional stooping, bending and reaching may be necessary
• Individual must be comfortable sitting for long periods of time
• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout the facility
• Repetitive motion (mousing and keyboarding)
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at occasionally.
• Primarily a standard office environment and frequent walking from office through production facility and to various departments.
• Usually works indoor.
• Exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.
• Exposed to hazardous equipment.
• Exposed to contaminants.