Inspector III

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The inspector provides an independent, unbiased evaluation of materials or the work of others. The results of the Inspector's evaluation is documented and communicated to organizational stakeholders with an interest in the evaluation's outcome typically, this is supplier development and/ or manufacturing. The Inspector's approval certifies the work or material meets the division's quality system requirements.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
• Audits materials or the work of others through the examination, inspection, measurement, or test of raw materials, components, sub assemblies, final assemblies and documentation.
• Documents the non-conformance or suspected non-conformance to standards (i.e. manufacturing documentation, material/component specifications, operating procedures, and domestic/ international standards) through the identification of unsuccessful audits, the completion of required paperwork, system transactions, and affixing his or her mark (i.e. stamp, sign-off or signature).
• Handle discrepant materials per the documented disposition and document activities in the appropriate systems or paperwork.
• Communicates the status of audit metrics and other assignments, responsibilities, and duties verbally and through the completion and publishing of periodic reports.
• Performs simple statistical analysis through the collection and input of data into software applications or manual calculations.
• Trains new, entry level, and less experienced Quality Auditors through on-the-job training, group training, and one-on-one
guidance.
• Issues, stores, count and maintains inventory into the different storage areas.
• Handles, disposes, transfer and document appropriately hazardous waste.
• Plans and organizes non-routine tasks w/approval.
• Initiates or maintains work schedule.
• Establishes priorities of work assignments.
• Solves a wide range of complex problems requiring advanced interpretation of generally defined procedures and practices.
• Selects methods and practices to obtain imaginative, thorough, and practical solutions to questions.
• Understands organizational structure and positions of key employees Maintains general knowledge of products/services associated with area and employees involved with specific product lines and services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associates Degree (± 13 years) - Preferred

Experience/Background

Minimum 4 years

Related work experience

Applies solid knowledge of business concepts, procedures and practices, and a complete understanding fundamentals in a functional area, and working knowledge of other related disciplines. Will perform this job in a quality system environment.

Performs complex assignments usually without established procedures. Assignments require considerable judgment, initiative, creativity and leadership in troubleshooting, suggesting alternatives, and making recommendations for continuous quality improvement.

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.