Quality Inspector

Job Description

Quality Control Inspector

DEPARTMENT:

Quality

REPORTS TO:

Quality Manager

DELEGATES:

N/A

1. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
   1. To achieve established quality standards by approving incoming materials, verifying in-process production, and auditing finished products.

1. To ensure that customers receive high-quality products that meet Company standards.

KEY AREAS OF ACTIVITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

1. Uses problem solving efforts on assigned projects to reduce defects, improve customer satisfaction, reduce costs, and improve cycle time.
2. Performs complex inspections and sets quality standards for in-process production, and communicates required adjustments to the Production Supervisor, to ensure the achievement of targets with respect to quality.
3. Follows established procedures and guidelines for checking, testing, and inspecting incoming raw materials, and rejects and returns all undesirable goods.
4. Conducts audits of finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning failed products for rework, and evaluating rework, to follow the norms and standards of quality as defined by the Company.
5. Documents inspection results by completing reports, logs and/or discrepancy material reports, summarizing rework and waste/scrap, and inputting data into the quality database.
6. Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations.
7. Performs other duties or responsibilities, as assigned.

1. CONTACTS
   1. Internal
      1. Pandrol site Personnel
      2. Pandrol business unit personnel
   2. External
      1. Peers
      2. Customers
      3. Vendors

1. SKILLS NEEDED
   1. Three (3) to five (5) years of experience.
   2. High school diploma or GED.
   3. Self-starter that is able to work in an independent manner.
   4. Able to read drawings, analyze information, and record findings.
   5. Proficient in MS Office Suite
   6. Knowledge and use of basic measuring tools such as calipers, height gauges, micrometers, etc.
   7. Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization.
   8. Excellent interpersonal, communication and documentation skills.

1. MEASUREMENT

Primary measures of successful performance will be:

1. Ensure high quality of products being distributed to customers.

1. Receive zero notices of violation or administrative consent orders regarding environmental, legal, and regulatory requirements.

1. CONTRACTUAL/ FINANCIAL AUTHORITY
   1. None