Technical Advisor - Inspection

5193 Kalrez USA LLC; Coal Creek (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity in the United States is seeking an experienced inspector to own the inspection process areas, coach operators, and drive root cause analysis for defects and downtime.

You will define process parameters, tooling needs, and inspection methods to meet specifications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to advocate for change and coach others.
• Strong communication skills and ability to teach operators.
• Solid knowledge of work processes, tools, and management systems.
• Data-driven decision making and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the operations technical process owner for inspection process areas, ensuring safe and capable execution.
• Coach and support operators during setups, changeovers, and troubleshooting; reinforce standard work, point-of-use documentation, and escalation triggers.
• Lead/participate in root cause analysis for defects, scrap, rework, and downtime and drive corrective/preventive actions with measurable results.
• Support process optimization by defining/maintaining key process parameters, tooling/fixture requirements, and inspection methods to meet print/spec requirements.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, control plans, and training/qualification materials for the inspection processes.
• Coordinate daily priorities with production leadership and support effective tier meetings and visual management.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Change management

Team coaching

Communication skills

Data-based decision making

Mentoring

Problem escalation

MS Office

Education

Technical degree or certification in manufacturing/engineering technology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the operations technical process owner for inspection process areas, ensuring safe and capable execution.
• Coach and support operators during setups, changeovers, and troubleshooting; reinforce standard work, point-of-use documentation, and escalation triggers.
• Lead/participate in root cause analysis for defects, scrap, rework, and downtime (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone) and drive corrective/preventive actions with measurable results.
• Support process optimization by defining/maintaining key process parameters, tooling/fixture requirements, and inspection methods to meet print/spec requirements.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, control plans, and training/qualification materials for the inspection processes.
• Partner with Quality to support nonconformance containment, MRB disposition, and recurrence prevention; ensure gage control and measurement technique compliance.
• Coordinate daily priorities with production leadership (schedule adherence, constraints, WIP control) and support effective tier meetings and visual management.
• Provide technical support for unplanned events affecting safety, quality, or delivery; participate in after-action reviews to prevent recurrence.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes by validating routings, tooling readiness, measurement plans, and operator training before release to production.
• Ensure inspection records and shift handoffs are accurate and timely (issues, actions, scrap/rework, downtime codes) to enable effective follow-up and learning.
• Leverage internal networks and best practices to improve standardization, capability, and training effectiveness across the Kalrez, Qnity inspection area.
• Create, review, and maintain inspection procedures and standard work; ensure changes follow site change-control requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing/Process Engineering to resolve chronic issues, improve capability, and deliver area goals; help onboard and train new engineers/technicians.
• Support EHS requirements, work permits/LOTO expectations, ergonomic controls, and safe equipment operation for inspection process activities.

Qualifications

• Demonstration of excellent troubleshooting skills and continuous improvement mindset
• Advocate for change
• Good communication skills and ability to teach/transfer knowledge to operators
• Good knowledge of the work processes, tools, and management systems
• Utilizes data to make decisions
• Adheres to policies and procedures as well as ability to coach others in this area
• Engage other team members to solve problems
• Knows when to elevate problems and coach others to elevate when needed
• Ability to use basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook for everyday tasks

Required Experience

• Qualified Kalrez inspector experience and the associated inspection/measurement methods.
• Typically, 5–10+ years of inspection/manufacturing experience (operator/technician/lead) with demonstrated troubleshooting and continuous improvement results.

Preferred Education & Experience

Technical degree or certification (manufacturing, machining, industrial or engineering technology) a plus; hands-on inspection/manufacturing experience and demonstrated skill are equally valuedntinuous improvement results. Technical degree or certification (manufacturing, machining, industrial or engineering technology) a plus; hands-on manufacturing experience and demonstrated skill are equally valued

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