QA/QC Inspector

Position Summary

Inspect packaging components, and/or finished goods to ensure compliance to quality specification and standards. 

Observe and monitor production and/or manufacturing operations and equipment to ensure compliance to quality specifications and standards.

Responsible for ensuring a safe workplace while producing a quality product.

Essential Functions

•Inspect material using calibrated measuring devices (calipers, gauges, micrometers, etc.) and/or visual examination following approved test methods and/or procedures.

•Document all inspection results per established Standard Operating Procedures.

•Determine material disposition based on established AQLs, quality specification and standards.

•Document and communicate any non-conformances.

•Escalates issues and/or problems to the proper personnel and assists in identifying and correcting these issues in a timely manner.

•Initiating quality notification and/or non-conforming material report including reporting a preliminary root cause and product disposition.

•Communicate inspection results with responsible parties, and recommend necessary corrective actions.

•Monitors rework work orders, inspects rework product to ensure product meets specification requirements for product release, and communicates rework status to Supervisors.

•Observe and monitor production and/or manufacturing operations and equipment to ensure conformance to specification.  When applicable, direct necessary process or assembly adjustments.

•Ability to train and instruct colleagues on quality processes.

•Assist with the execution of equipment qualifications and validation.

•Verification of calibration status for measuring devices and equipment.

•Performs monthly limited scope audit.

•Maintain a clean and organized work area.

•Follow all EPC Safety/Environmental, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Lean 5S policies and regulation guidelines.

•Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

•High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

•Preferred Quality Control experience and/or experience in a manufacturing facility.

•Working knowledge of AQLs, ANSI and ASQC standards.

•Advanced math and computer skills required.

•SAP knowledge helpful.

•CQI certification preferred.

•Must be able to read, write, and understand English.

•Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.

•Strong organizational skills.

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•Ability to multitask.