Quality Inspector - Level II

Cummins Inc.; Town of Mineral Point (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Mineral Point, WI seeks a Quality Inspector – Level II to join our Quality team. You will verify products meet specifications, detect defects, and support continuous improvement on the production line.

Responsibilities include line audits, documenting non-conforming products, calibration support, 5S practices, and promoting high-quality workmanship to exceed customer expectations. You will serve as a crucial link between production and quality.

Qualifications

• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve shared quality goals.
• Sound, timely decision-making to sustain production flow and address issues.
• Expertise in metrology principles to ensure precision in quality checks.
• Proficiency in quality tools like FMEA, SPC, and capability studies.
• Appreciation for diverse perspectives to improve problem-solving in QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Verify that products meet technical specifications and prevent defects from reaching customers.
• Document non-conforming products to provide data for process and design improvements.
• Support calibration systems, inspection equipment, and functional gauges.
• Maintain 5S practices and ensure a safe, clean, and compliant work area.
• Promote quality workmanship and bridge production and quality to align outputs with standards.
• Assist with development of Job Quality Analysis Sheets and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Collaboration

Decision making

Measurement science

Quality process management

Diversity of perspectives

Laboratory oversight

Education

High school diploma

Export controls licensing

Tools

FMEA

SPC

Capability studies

Job description

We are looking for a talented Quality Inspector – Level II to join our team specializing in Quality for our Cummins Inc. facility in Mineral Point, WI.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Ensure Product Quality : By verifying that products meet technical specifications, you help maintain high standards and prevent defective items from reaching customers.

• Detect and Prevent Defects : Your keen eye for detail and use of measurement tools will catch issues early, reducing waste and rework.

• Support Continuous Improvement : Documenting non-conforming products provides valuable data that can be used to improve processes and product design.

• Uphold Company Standards : By following established norms and quality standards, you reinforce the company’s commitment to excellence and compliance.

• Train and Empower Others : Sharing your expertise in measurement techniques and documentation helps build a stronger, more capable team.

• Enhance Production Efficiency : Your role in identifying and removing defective products ensures smoother operations and fewer disruptions on the production line.

• Protect Brand Reputation : Ensuring only high-quality products leave the facility helps maintain customer trust and brand integrity.

• Bridge Between Production and Quality : You serve as a critical link, ensuring that production outputs align with quality expectations and technical requirements.

Additional Information

• Component and assembled part layout in accordance with prints.

• Finished goods audit.

• Line Romer for quality concerns.

• Support capability studies on critical, major, and minor characteristics.

• Support Calibration system (inspection, test equipment, functional gages).

• Assist with the development of JQA’s (Job Quality Analysis Sheets).

• Document & record data collected on inspection forms legibly.

• Keep work area safe and clean (5S – Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).

• Promote quality workmanship that meets and/or exceeds customer expectations.

• Perform other duties as directed by the Team Leader.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Strong Collaboration Skills : Work effectively with cross-functional teams by building partnerships and fostering a cooperative environment to achieve shared quality goals.

• Sound Decision-Making : Make timely, well-informed decisions that support continuous production flow and uphold quality standards, especially when identifying and addressing product issues.

• Expertise in Measurement Science : Understand and apply metrology principles to accurately assess measurement uncertainty across various domains (e.g., mechanical, optical, dimensional), ensuring precision in quality checks.

• Proficiency in Quality Process Management : Use quality tools like FMEA, SPC, and capability studies to monitor and improve product and process quality, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

• Appreciation for Diverse Perspectives : Embrace and leverage different viewpoints and cultural backgrounds to enhance problem-solving and innovation within quality assurance processes.

• Laboratory and Technical Oversight : Manage both the technical and operational aspects of a lab environment, ensuring adherence to certifications and maintaining high standards in testing and measurement.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

• Requires some work experience and intermediate level knowledge obtained through training or on-the-job experience.

Job Quality

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2433850

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

Cummins and E-Verify

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