JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary
The purpose of the Quality Inspector position is to provide guidance and support to production operations and to ensure that the customer requirements pertaining to quality of product are met prior to release to the customer.  The quality inspector goal is to improve the manufacturing of cables / harness to meet customer requirements and they have the responsibility to strive to eliminate waste, provide a stable workflow while meeting program schedules and improving processes must be able to monitor and ensure that a quality product is produced through teamwork.  This position requires that the Inspector have the ability to work closely with all departments. Communicate concise and clear data to assist in providing a stable workflow, assist in process improvements and provide input to training needs through defect and process improvement data.  This includes but is not limited to the duties and responsibilities listed below.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Strong attention to detail
2. Interact with other departments by effectively communicating defects and nonconformance issues for reporting and resolution.
3. Review and become knowledgeable with applicable program and specification documents listed as required by program, internal work instruction, customer, standard and applicable job instruction specification changes/updates.
4. Conduct, document, and enter inspection data into the appropriate database for all inspection points.
5. Assist in research, investigation, and interpretation of customer specifications, drawings, and documents.
6. Encourage continuous improvement by submitting Point Improvements.
7. First Article:
   • Ensure that all First Article requirements are being met as defined by HOTSET and its customer. This includes creating and completing a FAI packet.
8. Understand and support the application of HOTSET’s Quality Management System requirements for the following major processes

Competencies

1. Integrity
2. Initiative
3. Results Driven
4. Thoroughness
5. Communication Proficiency
6. Flexibility
7. Customer Focus (internal and external)

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Work Environment
This job operates in an assembly plant environment, with no exposure to weather conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Vision: must be able to identify different color wires, tabs and electronic components. The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). This requires the ability to see .37M on the Graham-Field vision chart to be able to read processes, identify wire labels and small components.
• Dexterity: work with their hands,
• Math: The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. Basic math (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing) skills are required.
• Communication: The ability to convey information effectively by speaking clearly so others can understand you while communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Mechanical/Technical Skills: must be able to read and understand manuals, and work with computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information, maintaining information files and processing paperwork, various hand tools, and machines to do their job.
• Strength: Requires strength to regularly lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50.
• Stamina: may be sitting for extended periods of time, with frequent standing depending on the inspection process being performed; walking; use of hands to finger, handle and feel; and reaching with arms and hands required. Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, stoop and crouch is required.
• This position requires the ability to move freely throughout the factory to inspect product as needed.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and general hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

Travel
None

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma; or GED; or
2. Equivalent combination of education and experience required

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Associates degree and/or applicable technical training preferred

Additional Requirements

1. Ability to meet attendance requirements, which includes frequent voluntary and mandatory overtime are required.
2. Must have excellent analytical skills, record-keeping skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills
3. Must be proficient in blueprint reading
4. Must have a working knowledge of the use and care of basic inspection equipment, such as but not limited to: micrometers, calipers, torque wrenches, electrical meters, tape measures, etc. with the ability to use and read measurement tools to 1mm
5. Required to know, understand and apply all applicable customer specifications and standards as they apply to their program.
6. Must have knowledge of computers (e.g. – Excel and Word programs) and to consistently demonstrate accuracy in data entry.
7. Required to have a clear understanding of HOTSET Manufacturing’s Quality Management System and procedures.
8. Must demonstrate an excellent communication skill with Floor Lead, Trainer, Program Manager, Quality Manager.
9. Must demonstrate a team and positive work attitude.
10. Must demonstrate the ability to be detail oriented, have a strong attention to detail, and have the ability to handle stressful situations.
11. Assist and Verify the following processes
    • Drawing Change Evaluations
    • Customer Related - Provide support in reviewing new and/or changes in customer specifications, drawings, and documents.
    • HOTSET approved engineering manufacturing planning
    • Internal Auditing
    • Corrective Preventive Action
    • Nonconforming product
12. Review and approve Certificate of Compliance for product being deliver to the customer.
13. Manage inspection data within the Quality Databases.
14. Requires a certain level of independence and self-assurance, as oftentimes decisions are required without the opportunity for conclusion with immediate supervisors.
15. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by job task.
16. Adhere to all HOTSET safety policies, practices as well as manufacturer recommendations on operation of all equipment, and tools.
17. Basic knowledge of and utilization of test equipment is essential.
18. Ability to use magnification aides.

Work Authorization
Must be a U.S. citizen or Alien who has a legal right to work in the United States. Valid proof required.

EEO Statement
Hotset is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Hotset is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Hotset are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Hotset will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Hotset encourages applicants of all ages.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.