Quality Inspector

Description

About PrecisionX Group:

PrecisionX Group is a leading provider of precision metal components, serving critical industries such as aerospace & defense, medical devices, satellite & space, electric vehicles, mining, and semiconductors. By uniting the specialized expertise of GEM, Coining, National Manufacturing, Ditron, MSK Precision Products, and Hudson Technologies, we offer a comprehensive range of advanced manufacturing solutions. Our core capabilities include machining, deep drawing and progressive stamping, Swiss machining, micro stamping, and transfer press.

Our team consists of over 600 employees, located in CT, NJ, NY, and FL. With our collective expertise, our strong foundation in metal manufacturing techniques, and a relentless focus on quality and innovation, PrecisionX Group is committed to delivering superior products and services that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Position Summary:

The Quality Inspector ensures that deep draw metal stamping products meet customer specifications, engineering requirements, and internal quality standards through dimensional, visual, in-process, first article, and final inspections.

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday (5:00 AM - 3:30 PM) & Overtime Eligible

Requirements

Essential Functions:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each stated essential function, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help qualified individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.

First Key Responsibilities:

· Inspection and quality verification

· Perform first piece inspection in-process, first article inspection, and final inspection on deep draw stamped components.

· Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements and inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, thread gauges, pin gauges, surface plates, and related tools.

· Conduct visual inspections for surface defects, burrs, cracks, and cosmetic issues and document inspection results accurately in accordance with company procedures.

Second Key Responsibilities:

· Nonconformance control and continuous improvement support

· Identify non-conforming products and initiate containment, reporting, and corrective action support activities including root cause analysis and First Article Inspection documentation.

· Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and participate in internal audits, Corrective / Preventive Actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, customer-specific quality standards, and all applicable safety and housekeeping requirements.

Non-essential Responsibilities:

1. Performs other duties as directed.

2. Performs other duties as directed. Supports broader business objectives and quality system requirements as needed.

Position Qualifications and Competency Statements:

· Regard for safety – Ability to follow safety rules and processes and keeps own safety and the safety of others in the forefront of every action.

· Integrity – Ability to demonstrate consistency between words and actions. Follows through on commitments

· Attitude – Ability to maintain a positive mindset towards achieving success and eagerness and willingness to accept and meet challenges.

· Work Ethic – Ability to make decisions based upon ethical principles, considering how the choice will affect others

· Application of technical knowledge and skills – Ability to comprehend complex technical and specialized information.

· Achieving results and problem solving – Ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make recommendation for decisions.

· Client orientation – Ability to prioritize the client’s needs first.

· Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

· Time and Priority Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize, prioritize and complete work within given deadlines.

· Communication – Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.

· High emotional intelligence – Ability to offers and accepts feedback with well-meaning intention. The ability to show empathy and encourage partnerships.

· Ability to Embrace Change – Ability to adapt and is flexible to changes in work.

· Innovative Thinking – Ability to demonstrates a positive attitude and is openness to new ideas and innovations.

Skills and Abilities:

· Associate’s degree in a quality-related field or equivalent experience required.

· At least 1 year of experience in a quality-related role within manufacturing environment (machining or stamping) preferred. Experience in lean manufacturing environment is preferred with understanding of 6 Sigma methodology.

· Hands-on experience with precision measuring instruments, drawing interpretation, GD&T per ASME Y14.5, QMS (Quality Management System) documentation, and quality record maintenance.

· Detail-oriented, observant, organized, and able to work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maintain product quality.

· Knowledge of the use of OCMM (Optical Coordinate Measuring Machine) required, preferred if have experience programming measurement routines with MSA (Measurement System Analysis) validation.

Work Environment:

This position involves working in a manufacturing environment that is adjacent to the shop work environment. The employee must be aware of potential hazards, including, but not limited to, working near moving mechanical parts, operating vehicles, exposure to electrical current, high temperatures, and chemicals. It's important to maintain a high level of alertness and caution while performing tasks in this work environment.