Quality Inspector - Lead

Essex Industries; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in quality components is seeking to hire a Quality Assurance Manager in St. Louis. This role involves coordinating inspectors, managing inspections according to regulatory requirements, and ensuring product quality through testing and inspections. The position offers competitive pay starting at $29.45 per hour, with additional benefits and opportunities for bonuses based on performance.

Benefits

Paid time off

10 company holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Training & Development

Retirement Benefits – 401k matching

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Quality Assurance preferred.
• Experience with regulatory guidelines and product/process inspection.
• Competence with measurement tools like micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee work of inspectors.
• Manage receiving inspection in a timely manner.
• Conduct in-process and final inspection of products.

Skills

Inspection techniques

Familiarity with ISO 9001

Familiarity with AS 9100

Measuring tools proficiency

Education

Technical education

Job description

Description

We have operations in Saint Louis, Missouri, Huntington Beach, California, and Milford, Connecticut, serving local, national and international customers, both military and commercial. The company supplies platform controls, aircraft components, liquid oxygen equipment, and emergency breathing equipment to its customers.

• Coordinate and oversee work of inspectors.
• Distribute work to insure level workloads.
• Provide and train inspectors as needed to perform duties.
• Fills in for Supervisor when he/she is not available.
• Manage receiving inspection in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and conduct FAI per procedures.
• Manage and keep records of all regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with purchasing and production all necessary outside process per blue print.
• Attend production meetings and follow through shipping schedules related to quality.
• Conducts in-process and final inspection of sub-assemblies and products per blue print and procedures.
• Processes daily first pass yield sheets from all testers from DPMO.
• Testing of sub-assemblies and products per test procedures.
• Packing inspection per blue print and procedures.

Requirements

• Technical education including Blue Print reading and inspection techniques.
• 3 years or more experience in Quality Assurance, auditing experience preferable, familiarity with regulatory guidelines, experience in inspection of product and process.
• Competence in utilizing measurement such as micrometers, calipers, scales, etc.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS 9100.
• The pay for this position starts at a minimum of $29.45/hr. when the minimum job requirements are met and goes up based upon a candidate’s experience and qualifications in a similar role. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance.

Why Choose Essex?

Since 1947, Essex has been offering high quality parts and services to our customers. Our employees are what makes that happen so we do our best to take care of what matters most, by offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees. It’s our commitment to making this a great place to work.

Benefits

• Base Pay and Overtime Pay Eligible
• Bonus Opportunity
• Paid time off
• 10 company holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training & Development
• Retirement Benefits – 401k matching
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

The Guller Foundation, the charitable arm of Essex Industries, contributes to various local organizations.