Quality assurance inspector (manufacturing)

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to join our manufacturing quality team who has a creative, innovative approach to his or her work and will never shy away from offering truthful observations and recommendations. We're looking for a highly organized, methodical professional with attention to detail and the experience necessary to take our products to the next level in terms of safety, quality, and accuracy. A proven track record of experience is essential.

Responsibilities

Based out of our recently expanded, climate controlled manufacturing facility, the Quality Inspector performs functions associated with quality assurance operations, including inspection, auditing, documentation, troubleshooting, preparing products for launch, calibration tasks and carrying out quality assurance procedures related to production.

• Use programs to collect and evaluate data used to assess and document results of quality assurance and control processes;
• Performs in-process and final inspection of materials, parts, assemblies and finished goods to maintain a quality product in accordance with FuelCell Energy specifications, and ISO9001 standards;
• Accurately uses all standard measuring tools such as eye loupes, pin gauges, micrometers, calipers, height gauge, profilometer, and coordinate measuring machines;
• Performs inspections, product and process audits in a manufacturing environment;
• Monitors critical equipment and instrumentation;
• Determines and assists in developing methods and procedures for quality assurance and control;
• Identifies and communicates quality issues and offers ideas for improvement;
• Drafts procedures, work instructions, test methods, training plans, checklists and assists with validating or troubleshooting testing methods;
• Consults with Manufacturing and/or Engineering on quality issues;
• Communicates audit, inspection, and nonconformance issues via email and/or reports;
• Schedules and facilitates MRB (Material Review Board) and other meetings;
• Participates in root cause investigations and corrective actions;
• Responsible for inspector evaluation exams and assists with employee assessments for visual inspection competence;
• Provides training and support to manufacturing associates.
• Maintenance of Calibration system, tools, gages, fixtures
• Scheduling CMM Service and Calibration
• Attend PCN Meetings & up-load information for manufacturing trials
• Log NCR Cases and follow-up as required
• Experience with inspection equipment both use and programming CMM
• Support Receiving & Inspection Department - inspections, document up-load to Master Control
• Participates in Stack, Module, Vessel, Final and sub-assembly components shop inspections
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma/GED required. Associate's degree in engineering technology or an applicable discipline is a plus.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of inspection experience working in a production environment (manufacturing, production warehouse, etc.)

Requirements

• Able to read and interpret data, specifications, and drawing requirements - knowledge of GD&T is a plus

• Able to communicate effectively in English (writing and verbally)

• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to operate responsibly and flexibly in a team environment with minimal supervision

• Demonstrates strong math aptitude including the ability to perform computations with all units of measure (international and U.S.)

• Demonstrable experience using precision quality measurement tools

• Must be willing to work occasionally in Danbury CT facility, if required

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Demonstrable product and production quality experience with high precision products preferred

• Experience with welding codes and weld inspection techniques strongly preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel. PowerPoint preferred

• Experience with ISO 9001 standards preferred

• Experience with ERP systems preferred

• ASQ CQI Certification is preferred

• Experience with ASTM is preferred

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Routinely works in and moves throughout a 180,000+ sq. ft. plant to perform various tasks
• Must have full mobility to climb ladders and maneuver through tight areas for inspection of large units
• Must be able to frequently lift or move items up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl and climb throughout the day
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to distinguish between colors, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to use hand and air powered tools
• Be able and willing to wear required personal protective equipment as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats and other PPE as required