Quality Inspector II

Sumitomo Drive Technologies; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

LinkedIn Learning

YMCA discount

Job summary

Sumitomo Drive Technologies is seeking a Quality Inspector to validate products from manufacturing and assembly, ensuring conformance to ISO-9001 and proper use of measurement tools. The role performs in-process audits and advanced inspections (PPAP, weld, CMM) and supports corrective actions within a safety-sensitive, industrial setting.

The position requires interpreting technical drawings (GD&T, AWS weld symbols) and applying statistical methods for SPC, with opportunities for growth through

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in QA as inspector/auditor/technician preferred per the listed paths.
• Strong knowledge of quality control practices and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualifying inspections of internal/external products to meet design requirements.
• Inspect and test manufactured assemblies for conformance to design/configuration and COAs.
• Identify and report non-conformances of product or processes.
• Conduct in-process audits to ensure procedures are followed (ISO).
• Support corrective action investigations.
• Assist with MRB review, gage management, and documentation control.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Measurement tools

GD&T

MS Office

Statistics (SPC)

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Quality/Manufacturing/Engineering

Certified Quality Inspector

Tools

CMM equipment

Measurement devices

Job description

• Location 4200 Holland Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA, 23323, United States
• Base Pay $25.48 / Hour
• Job Category Quality
• Industry Manufacturing , Industrial
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt

Description

Hourly starting range is $25.48- $31.82. Final starting rate is based on experience.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off- Including Birthday Hours
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401K, Access to Certified Financial Planner
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• YMCA discount and more!

Purpose and Scope of Job:

Primarily responsibility for the validation of all products produced from manufacturing and assembly processes, in-process auditing of manufacturing and assembly operations in accordance with ISO-9001, proper use and maintenance of measurement tools and equipment.

Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned):

• Perform Qualifying Inspections of internally and externally manufactured/modified products to ensure that they meet defined design requirements
• Perform Inspection and Testing of Manufactured Assemblies for conformance to design and configuration requirements and processing Certificates of Compliance
• Identifying and Reporting of Non-conformances of product or processes
• Perform In-Process performance and ISO surveillance audits to ensure the documented procedures are followed.
• Perform additional advanced inspections including PPAP, Weld Inspections, and CMM Inspections
• Provide support for Corrective Action investigations
• Manage Quality System functions such as MRB review, Gage Management and Documentation Control

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Experience:
  • A) Three (3) years of experience performing in a Quality Assurance role as an Inspector, Auditor or Technician and Two (2) Certifications or Degree from Preferred Certification list below or;
  • B) Five (5) years of experience performing in a Quality Assurance role as an Inspector, Auditor, or Technician and One (1) Certifications or Degree from Preferred Certification list or,
  • C) Ten (10) years of experience performing in a Quality Assurance role as an Inspector, Auditor or Technician
• Extensive knowledge of Quality Control practices
• Knowledge and ability to properly use measurement tools.
• Knowledge and ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications including GD&T and AWS Weld Symbology.
• Working Knowledge (Create & Edit) of MS Office Documents (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)
• Mathematical knowledge to include basic Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics (in relation to SPC) and basic math problem solving skills.
• Preferred Certification List:
  • Associate’s degree in Quality, Manufacturing, or Engineering Discipline or Equivalent
  • Certified Quality Inspector, Technician, Auditor or Calibration Technician

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality System Standards, Corrective Action, PPAP, and Discrepant Material management
• Knowledge and Experience in metrology, calibration, and SPC Analysis
• Working Knowledge creating and editing CMM inspection programs.
• Experience participating in or leading continuous improvement events (i.e., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen).

Work Conditions & Physical Environment:

Duties are performed in an industrial environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; twist; bend; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must constantly lift, carry, move, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. This position is designated as safety- sensitive. (Referenced Document Number 218001, SMA’s Corporate Policies Procedure Manual, 33.0 Drug and Alcohol Use Policy)

The physical requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

• Is this position safety sensitive? Yes