Quality Control Inspector

About Stellix

The Stellix Group of companies share a common mission of providing transformative solutions at the intersection of science and technology that enable our customers to deliver a healthier and more sustainable future. Our unique portfolio of companies is focused on helping life sciences and industry manufacturers build, connect, and transform operations and IT to make real progress in breakthrough therapeutics, food, energy, and more.

Here’s What You’ll Get

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• Unlimited Vacation Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 12 Paid Weeks Maternity Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Company Paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance

Role Summary

The Quality Inspector ensures compliance with quality standards through inspection, testing, and oversight of production processes, with a specific focus on control valve inspections and Quality Management System (QMS) support. This role involves identifying non-conformances, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining calibration systems while supporting supplier quality management and customer inspection activities. The role requires a strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a high sense of responsibility to ensure customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities

Quality Assurance and Control:

• Plan, execute, and oversee inspection and testing of products to confirm quality and conformance to specifications and deliverables.
• Conduct control valve inspections, including arrival condition, in-process, and final product inspections.
• Characteristic inspections
• Primary responsibility for performing assembly inspections
• Documenting Non-conformances/errors and driving to owner to correct
• Reporting statistics on throughput, time, errors
• Incoming Quality Non-Conforming Products (NCP) reviews
• Leading team with actions related to identified incoming quality issues
• Oversight on completion of related returns, corrective actions, and NCR Resolution
• Support incoming inspection processes and paperwork
• Coordinate with Engineering to develop inspection requirements where needed
• Implement and training receiving on inspections
• Learns and uses specific technical knowledge related to part accuracy.
• Learns and use of drawings and measurement tools.
• Conduct dimensional, attribute, and visual inspections using calibrated tools and measurement equipment.
• Identify and address problems with a focus on root cause analysis and implement effective resolutions to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Document and track non-conformances, errors, and corrective actions, ensuring timely resolution.
• Understanding and ability to perform simple tasks in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
• Communicate the results of inspections and put forward corrective suggestions.
• Draft reports to document deficiencies and errors of products.

Quality Management System (QMS) Support:

• Support the operation of the QMS within the organization.
• Calibration Equipment Coordinator: Ensure all inspection, measuring, and test equipment is calibrated and maintained per QMS requirements.
• Corrective Action Process Leader: Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for identified non-conformances.
• Non-Conforming Product Process Leader: Oversee the non-conforming product process, maintain categorized metrics, and provide reports to leadership.
• Management Review: Attend and present quality performance results at management review meetings.

Customer Interaction:

• Host and manage customer visits for product inspections, including virtual/remote inspections.
• Identify and prepare necessary equipment and products for customer inspection activities.
• Respond to customer feedback with actionable solutions and report outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification in quality inspection is preferred.
• At least 3+ years of related experience in quality inspection or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and address potential problems without overlooking issues.
• High sense of responsibility to resolve issues promptly and effectively to meet customer expectations.
• Knowledge of quality standards and inspection procedures, including familiarity with ISO 9001:2015.
• Competency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and quality management software.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with adherence to deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing assignments and work schedules.
• Ability to perform general housekeeping tasks and adhere to workplace safety protocols.

Key Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• High drive for responsibility and accountability in ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.
• Experience with inspection tools and techniques, such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for reporting and collaboration.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Knowledge of supplier management practices and quality scorecard development.

The pay range for this position will be between $25 and $30 per hour, depending on experience.

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Policy on Third-Party Unsolicited Resume Submissions: Please note that any third-party unsolicited resume submissions will immediately become the property of Stellix. Stellix will not pay any fee to a submitting employment agency, person, or entity unless a signed agreement is established.

Please Note: Stellix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.