Quality Specialist - Final Inspection

The Quality Specialist (final inspection) is responsible for visual and dimensional inspections on manufactured parts, assemblies, and/or sub-assemblies. This role independently conducts inspections, according to engineering drawings, customer purchase order(s), industry standards, and specifications. The Quality Specialist (final inspection) will be required to report detailed inspection accept/reject information directly to the customer with shipments. This position will report to the Lead Quality Specialist in Final Inspection.

* Technical school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

* Minimum 5-7 years' experience at test and inspection in a manufacturing or production environment with mechanical parts (aerospace/defense preferred).

* Experience in quality and source inspection on machined/mechanical parts using GD&T, plus CMM, optical and other mechanical tools/ measuring instruments for inspections.

* ISO9001 / AS9100 knowledgeable. Familiar with AQL, sampling methods and traceability.

* Strong verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all outside agents, including but not limited to; vendors, suppliers, customers, etc.

* Strong computer literacy, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.

* Understanding of O-ring cure dates, SUBSAFE/ Level I program, and shelf-life requirements.

* Experience with ERP system EPICOR.

Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities

* Administrative activities related to reviewing subassembly work orders, orders for spare parts, and cutting shippers.

* Inspect products using gauges, coordinate measuring machine, scales and vision prior to shipment

* Perform inspections with calipers, radius gauges, single-axis laser scanner, comparators, and measurement machines

* Perform Mechanical measurements and visual quality assessments of received items, work-in-progress, and finished goods

* Create defect notes for inspected products found to be non-conforming

* Reconcile final inspection documentation for shipments

* Interact with customer source inspectors

* Test incoming raw materials as required

* Read, understand and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, etc.

* Approve incoming materials/ production orders by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, rejecting and returning unacceptable materials, communicating required adjustments to production supervisor, returning products for re-work, and confirming re-work

* Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, and inputting data into quality database

* Ability to scan, retrieve, rename, and file documents into company database in accordance with company procedures.

* Ensure measurement equipment is operational and properly calibrated, according to operating instructions and manage repairs

* Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and other sources to resolve issues and meet goals

Additional Duties / Responsibilities

* Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization (as required).

* Maintain and continue to elevate relationships with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Contracts Administration and all other areas of the company

* Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements

* Foster a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization

* Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. to provide constructive recommendations and initiate actions to support company initiatives/goals

* Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values

* Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems

* Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned

* Ensure that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained

* Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required

Work Environment

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.

* This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).

* This is a full-time position. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

* No travel is expected for this position.

Physical Requirements

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Vision and color vision must pass job-required vision screening

* The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch

* The employee may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

No agencies, please