First Article Quality Inspector Jobs - Lake Zurich, Illinois (IL)

First Article Quality Inspector - Job Description

Summary

Under general supervision, the First Article Inspector assures the quality of processes and products by performing audits, inspections, tests, defect analysis, first article sample submission, setting & troubleshooting visual inspection equipment, and reporting on results of measurement standards.

Duties

• Conduct periodic product audits/inspections on running parts and conduct final shipment audits.
• Perform system and process audits (supplier certification, internal system, subcontractor, comprehensive process, set-up verifications, etc.).
• Investigate and process quality problems to aid in their thorough resolution.
• Interpret internal and customer specifications to separate acceptable from rejectable products, and provide guidance for manufacturing personal on the interpretation of product quality standards.
• Maintain filing system of inspection records for manufactured products.
• Update changes to customer specification criteria as required.
• Perform Receiving Inspection on vendor product to verify conformance to LT standards. Communicate with vendors concerning quality issues if required.
• Ensure all necessary inspection records accompany shipments.
• Adheres to quality and safety systems or maintenance of quality and safety standards.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

Requirements

• Experience with QA/QC in manufacturing
• Knowledge of ISO and other related quality system standards
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints with close attention to detail
• Ability to maintain and use precision measuring instruments
• Ability to operate inspection/lab equipment
• Computer skills including spreadsheet, word processing, and database management software
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills

Multiple shift opportunities - 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Salary is dependent on prior work experience.

Shop is clean, well-lit and air conditioned with mostly new machinery.

Benefit package includes health, dental, vacation and 401k retirement options.

All resumes will be kept confidential.