The Quality Control Specialist creates and organizes plans to ensure that parts or accurate, complete within the specific customers guidelines and quality standards. They will also inspect 1st Article of machined components and purchased component inspections. They will be active in maintaining calibrations on gaging tools.
- Create and organize inspection plans.
- Programming of the CMM according to the inspection plan
- Create accurate and complete records for inspections and calibrations performed.
- Calibration
- Independent decision to accept/reject parts based on specification not being met
- Independent decision to prioritize work unless changed by supervisor
- Notify appropriate team members of any quality issues such as failed 1st Articles, failed calibrations, and any issues with parts or measurement tools that could impact the quality and performance of product.
- Provide guidance to less senior inspectors on the best method of inspection according to the inspection plan.
- Train new inspectors
- Provide guidance to other inspectors on best method/practice for inspecting
- Actively working with the machine shop floor team on 1st Articles
- Other duties as assigned
RESPONSIBILTIES
- Conduct internal audits of manufacturing processes and the Quality Management System.
- Support compliance with applicable requirements, including ISO 13485, AS9100, and ISO 9001.
- Document audit findings, issue corrective actions, track completion and effectiveness.
- Manage nonconforming material, including identification, segregation, investigation, and disposition.
- Lead or support CAPA and root-cause investigations (8D process) using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone (cause and effect/6M), and Is/Is not analysis.
- Analyze scrap, rework, yield, and cost-of-poor-quality data. Develop Pareto charts, trends, and reports to identify recurring defects and improvement opportunities.
- Partner with production, engineering, and programming personnel to reduce scrap and prevent repeat issues.
- Perform or support inspections using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, optical systems, and other inspection tools.
- Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, inspection plans, and customer specifications.
- Support first article inspections, inspection documentation, calibration activities, and customer or registrar audits.
- Promote consistent adherence to work instructions, quality procedures, and production controls.
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Experience in quality control or quality assurance within a precision CNC machining environment.
- Experience with internal audits, CAPA, nonconformance management, and root-cause analysis.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical specs, and work instructions 5+ years inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to analyze quality and scrap data using Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
- Authority to accept/reject parts and make work priorities unless changed by supervisor
- Familiarity with ISO 13485, AS9100, or ISO 9001 preferred.
- ASQ, Six Sigma, or internal auditor certification preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and problem-solving ability.
- US Person required – ITAR compliant
- Must pass a background with no felony convictions -FFL compliant
- Read and interpret gages
- Ability to learn and use software in order to perform job functions utilizing business systems and quality software tools.
