Quality Inspector

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this standard procedure is to establish and define the basic function, reporting relationships, authority, requirements, responsibilities, duties, and measures of performance to successfully fulfill the position of Quality Inspector.

BASIC FUNCTION

The function of the Quality Inspector is to assist in developing and performing quality inspections on standard and routine processes and products according to engineering drawings, specifications, prescribed methods, and instructions. Additionally, the Quality Inspector will train and develop members of production and quality in use of all metrology equipment in use by LMT Defense.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Quality Inspector derives authority from, and reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent visual perception to ensure fine detail quality inspection.
• Full physical capabilities to sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, bend, and maneuver around equipment and job stations.
• Ability to work in a productive, cooperative manner with other company employees.
• Computer literacy is at a level of competence to enable accessing and completing necessary documents and forms in performance of job.
• At least 4 - 7 years quality assurance inspection experience in a high precision machining environment, use of CMM’s and performing calibrations of precision inspection device.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks according to priority.
  
  

• On-going quality inspections on standard and routine processes and products according to engineering drawings, and/or specifications
• Maintain control, protection, and use of company assets in performance of job duties
• Assist in the hiring process of Quality Inspectors.
• Train members in production and quality in use of all metrology equipment in use by LMT Defense.
  
  

• On-going communications with the Quality Assurance Manager, Engineering, and Production Supervisors to ensure common understanding of immediate issues affecting output and quality.
• Perform first piece and in-process inspections of production parts.
• Verify calibration of inspection gauges and tools during first piece inspection to be used on production orders.
• Perform calibration of inspection devices.
• Audit production packets to ensure all data and forms are in place and are being utilized during first piece and in-process inspections.
• Inspect and maintain inspection records of non-conforming material.
• Author and maintain Cause and Corrective Action Report log.
• Ensure calibration records are maintained and up to date for all equipment.
• Keep and maintain records of temperature chart recorder in quality lab.
• Coordinate production inspection efforts across all shifts.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.
  
  

• All the above Responsibilities and Duties are performed in a thorough and timely manner.
• Attendance
• Follows company policy, plans, and procedures.