Mechanical Inspector

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Keep work area and equipment clean


• Experienced in the use of SmartScopes or vision systems and writing efficient and accurate routine/programs


• Able to read and understand procedures


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas interdepartmentally (Eng., Quality, Production)


• Perform inspection to ensure good quality


• Recognize and communicate deviations from accepted practices.


• Product sampling and subsequent part inspection according to specifications


• Must be motivated and capable of dictating priorities when needed


• Ability to adapt to changes in project priorities


• Understands and follow cGMP


• Assist QA Inspectors and Molding personnel in the interpretation of part drawings, specifications and QA standards.


• Trains Molding QA personnel on measurement methods and to execute routines


• Strong collaboration with engineering and design team for solutions and/ or new ideas


• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Basic Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, Word) and computer experience.


• Able to read and understand procedures


• Ability to learn and understand new routine program software


• Basics of part fixture design


• Basics of statistics; such SPC and Gage R&R


• Basic Math skills ( Basic Algebra)


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Advanced knowledge in reading, interpreting, and understanding drawings and specifications


• ASQ Certified Inspector Certification a plus


• Experienced in the use of hand gauges (calipers, micrometers, height/depth gauges, etc.)


• Capable of making Quality decisions (within allowable limits) to ensure good quality product.


• Able to perform complex visual and functional tests and investigations on product.  Capable of using test and investigation data to determine appropriate course of action on product.


• Occasional backup for team lead.


• Demonstrate leadership, problem solving skills and technical knowledge.

Education and Experience 

• High school diploma or GED required


• Minimum of 3 years in a quality control environment or FDA regulated manufacturing environment or ASQ/CQI Certification


• Minimum of 1 year developing measurement routines in vision systems

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age

Travel Requirements

• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Must be able to perform visual inspections with and without the aid of magnification tools


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 


• This job operates in a clean room environment. 


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit or stand for the duration of the shift


• Must be able to repetitively move and lift objects of up to 30 lbs