Quality Inspector - Level 1

Linamar Corporation; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

401k program

Career advancement

Sustainability council

Community outreach

Auto supplier discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation in Southfield, MI is seeking a Quality Inspector I to uphold quality standards by inspecting incoming materials, monitoring production, and approving finished parts to ensure compliance with drawings and customer requirements.

You will use gauges, micrometers, verniers, and CMMs, record results, and communicate deviations. A high school diploma and at least 1 year in automotive manufacturing are required; familiarity with GD&T and SPC is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in automotive manufacturing environment or equivalent education.
• Knowledge and ability to use measuring equipment, such as micrometers, verniers, height and bore gauges.
• Ability to operate CMM and interpret inspection results.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both individual and team settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings and GD&T symbols.
• Ability to learn and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of parts using appropriate gauging or measuring equipment to ensure product aligns with customer standards.
• Receiving Inspections: Assess incoming material to ensure required standards.
• In process inspections: Monitor and inspect parts during production to ensure ongoing compliance.
• First off inspection: Inspect part specifications and authorize full production.
• Product Audits: Measure all part features to ensure drawing compliance.
• Final release inspections: Evaluate parts and authorize shipment to customer.
• Apply IATF standards for handling non-conforming material.
• Use documentation related to quality inspections.
• Communicate and report any product deviations found to relevant individuals.
• Adhere to Health, safety, environmental policies.

Skills

Measuring equipment

CMM

GD&T

Communication

MS Office

SPC

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

Job description

Job Summary

This role is responsible for upholding quality standards by approving incoming materials, monitoring in-process production, and inspecting finished products to ensure compliance with company requirements. Using various gauges and recording quality results and collaborate closely with internal departments to maintain and enhance quality throughout the production process.

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Inspector I

Responsibility

• I Conduct inspections of parts using appropriate gauging or measuring equipment to ensure product aligns with customer standards through various process, including:
• Receiving Inspections: Assess incoming material based on product specifications to ensure required standards.
• In process inspections: Monitor and inspect parts during production process to ensure ongoing compliance with quality standards.
• First off inspection: Inspect part specifications and authorize full production.
• Product Audits: Conduct full layout all part features by measuring all part features to ensure compliance with drawing specifications.
• Final release inspections: Evaluate parts and authorize shipment of parts to the customer.
• Apply IATF standards for handling non-conforming material, including identification and inspection procedures.
• Use appropriate documentation related to quality inspections.
• Communicate and report any product deviations found to relevant individuals.
• Adhere to all Health and safety, environmental legislation, policies and procedures.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Skills/Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in automotive manufacturing environment or equivalent education.
• Knowledge and ability to use measuring equipment, such as micrometers, verniers, height and bore gauges.
• Ability to operate CMM and interpret inspection results.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both individual and team settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprint drawings and GD&T symbols.
• Ability to learn and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• 401k Program
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar is a Canadian company founded in 1966. Since it’s inception, Linamar has experienced tremendous growth. Linamar is a global leader in manufacturing solutions and world class developers of highly engineered products with a focus on Mobility, Infrastructure, Food, Medical, Power and Water. At Linamar, we believe that a well informed, well trained and safety conscious employee is the key to success. With cooperation and teamwork, we can achieve and maintain both job security and job satisfaction.

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.