Quality Assurance Inspector – 1st shift
Department: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: San Diego, California
Reporting To: Remedy, Martinez
Compensation: $19.00 – $22.00 / hour
Description
Checks the quality of incoming and outgoing products by conducting tests, monitoring production processes and identifying malfunctions. Ensures that products manufactured meet industry and AS9100 standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts visual and measurement tests.
- Inspect incoming, in-process material as well as finished product under the supervision of the QA Manager, using typical inspection tools such as microscope, calipers, inspection gages, etc.
- Make entries on inspection paperwork and in business system and QA software.
- Monitor production operations to ensure conformance to company specifications.
- Direct assembly adjustments to ensure operations reflect quality standards.
- Ensure products meet customer expectations based on company objectives.
- Communicate the results of inspections and put forward corrective suggestions.
- Ability to lead a QA Project and fully support QA systems and company personnel.
- Maintain positive working relationships with IMC customers and IMC product representatives.
- Ensure compliance in accordance with IMC and AS9100 standards.
- Continuously review department work standards and procedures to ensure correct processes are being followed.
- Maintain a continuous effort to learn all aspects of the department including administrative processes, philosophy, acceptable and preferred internal and external communications, methods, language and techniques.
- Maintain a high level of cooperation within and between departments.
- Learn in general, the roll of other related positions and departments that directly affect IMC’s ability to deliver quality rapidly and on time.
- Seek and practice continuous improvement of product and systematic procedures.
- Always communicate possible improvements to QA Lead+ and direct management.
- Follow and support all safety practices by wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE), following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and complying with safety signs and placards, maintaining good housekeeping, communicating unsafe practices and conditions to your local or PD EHS teams, and reporting all safety incidents (including near misses) as they occur.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Good knowledge about industry products and processes.
- Basic math.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Keen attention to detail/
- Ability to use measuring devices like gauges, meters, calipers and computers.
- Documentation and reporting skills.
- Accurate typing skills.
- Excellent oral and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to produce written inspection reports for nonconforming material discrepancies.
- Demonstrate effective follow up skills with various departments and teams.
- Familiarity with inspection tools such as microscope, calipers and inspection gages.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- +1 years of experience in quality inspection.
Benefits
What’s in it for you on Day 1:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Basic Life Insurance
- 401k plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Short and long term disability programs
- Multiple work schedules available
- PTO and Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
Exciting Onsite Perks:
- Free coffee available at our cafeteria
- Employee bonus opportunities
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Birthday gifts every year
- Annual service awards (1, 5, 10, 15, 25 year awards)
Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.
One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting hourly pay for this role is targeted to be between $19.00 – $21.00/hr.
Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Knowles, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Knowles Precision Devices prohibits pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.