General Information:
Company: NEON (National Ecological Observatory Network), Boulder, CO
- Hiring: Quality Inspector
- Summary:
- This position reports to the Quality Manager.
- The Quality Inspector examines products and materials for defects or deviations from NEON’s specifications.
- The Quality Inspector will be trained to support the Quality and Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and functional Safety (RAMS) processes.
- The primary responsibility regarding quality processes is assisting in quality inspections.
- The Quality Inspector’s secondary responsibility is quality audits.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs visual inspection of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), sub-assemblies and systems or units to ensure all products meet the established specifications for reliability and workmanship.
- Performs visual inspection of custom fabricated electronic cable assemblies to ensure all products meet the established specifications for reliability and workmanship.
- Takes action on products that do not inspection specification standards (e.g., accept or reject finished items, remove products and materials that fail to meet specifications).
- Utilizes gauges, templates, microscopes, and other manufacturing aids to ensure that all products meet the established specifications for reliability and workmanship.
- Utilizes camera and if applicable microscope to capture defects and report on findings.
- Ensures that all required process operations have been performed on the product that is being inspected.
- Enters all quality data into the appropriate electronic or manual systems.
- Notifies the appropriate personnel if unusual product defects are identified or if process yields “fall below acceptable” levels.
- Provides timely feedback to manufacturing if non-conforming product is identified.
- Accurately completes all administrative activities associated with quality inspection (e.g., record-keeping, documentation).
- Performs process audits and assists manufacturing with the interpretation of the quality and workmanship standards.
- Assists with the disposition of all non-conforming materials/product.
- Analyzes quality data and initiates containment actions as appropriate.
- Organizes material and completes writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Maintains records and files of work and revisions.
- Analyzes data or information, identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Selects photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
- Travels (using own vehicle, reimbursed for mileage) to supplier site to on-site conduct source inspection.
- Follows NEON and site specific environmental protection and safety requirements, policy and procedures.
- Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills:
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- Three to five (3-5) years of related experience in manufacturing.
- IPC-A-610 latest revision, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies, Class 2.
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 latest revision, Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies, Class 2.
- Knowledge of customer specifications for cosmetics and workmanship.
- Knowledge and ability to read and interpret customer drawings.
- Root cause / corrective action expertise.
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to multitask.
- Very effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Self-directed and motivated, with the ability to work independently with little direction or supervision and in a collaborative environment.
- Willing and able to perform novel tasks that may be out of the individual’s comfort zone and base knowledge.
- Attention to detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Ability to plan and organize tasks in order to complete deliverables according to specified timelines.
- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule of set of rules. (e.g., pattern of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- This position requires an individual who is flexible enough to meet the changing demands of the organization, who is responsive when called upon for assistance, and who can be relied upon to fulfill requests.
- This is a hands-on position requiring multitasking, creative out-of-the-box thinking, and commitment to assist in a wide range of quality engineering and RAMS activities.
- Proficient in the following areas:
- Writing documents.
- MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
- Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills:
- Performs visual inspection of mechanical enclosures and cosmetic surfaces.
- Experience with the calipers, height/depth gages and mechanical drawing interpretation.
- Proficient with Snagit desired but not required.
- Familiarity with quality and product assurance (ISO9001, Six Sigma) desired.
- Term: This is a short term assignment, which is anticipated to be up to 8 months.
- Must have permanent authorization for US employment
- To apply and for more detail see http://www.neoninc.org/jobs/QualityInspector
