Technical Advisor - Inspection

Qnity; Newark (DE); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Qnity is seeking an experienced inspector to own the Kalrez inspection process and lead continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will coach operators, validate routings, and help ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires deep understanding of inspection methods, data-driven decision making, and the ability to collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to drive corrective actions and process optimization.

Formación

• Excellent troubleshooting and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to coach operators and teach standard work.
• Strong communication and data-driven decision making.
• Familiarity with inspection processes and manufacturing terminology.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Provide technical support for unplanned events affecting safety, quality, or delivery; participate in after-action reviews to prevent recurrence.

Conocimientos

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Coaching operators

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional communication

MS Office basics

Educación

Technical degree or certification

Herramientas

Excel

Word

Outlook

Descripción del empleo

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 coaches’ 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

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information (https://www.qnityelectronics.com/accessibility.html) .

Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page (https://careers.qnityelectronics.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits-final) .

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