Quality Inspector I: First Article & Process Auditor

Valence Surface Technologies; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure product quality and reliability. You will perform internal audits, first article inspections, and visual/functional tests, while supporting non-conforming part disposition and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will guide production, train colleagues, and present data to customers, aligning with Kaizen and 5S initiatives to uphold the quality management system.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret customer prints, work instructions and procedures.
• Perform first article inspection on production units.
• Conduct visual inspections and functional tests as required.
• Handle solder and heat tests as part of quality checks.
• Dispositon decisions for non-conforming parts and product disposition processes.

Responsibilities

• Guide production and inspection activities to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Perform first article inspections and verify product conformance.
• Train staff in inspection methods and procedures.
• Schedule and present product and data to customer representatives.
• Apply sampling plans and enforce quality policies across the organization.

Skills

First Article Inspection

Visual Inspection

Reading Prints

Solder Test

Heat Test

Disposal of Non-Conforming Parts

Training & Mentoring

Job description

Valence Surface Technologies is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure product quality and reliability. You will perform internal audits, first article inspections, and visual/functional tests, while supporting non-conforming part disposition and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will guide production, train colleagues, and present data to customers, aligning with Kaizen and 5S initiatives to uphold the quality management system.