Polara Enterprises
QA Inspector
Polara Enterprises, Greenville, Texas, United States, 75402
Summary:
Since 1996, Polara has designed and manufactured the most durable, technologically advanced, ADA-compliant and pedestrian-friendly crosswalk devices available. Polara's top priority is pedestrian safety by producing high quality products. The inspector role is vital to the company as they work with several teams to ensure the quality of the manufactured product. The QA Inspector performs first article, receiving, in-process inspection, and tests on parts, assemblies and sub-assemblies. This role supports and assists in determining methods, sequences, and procedures necessary for inspection. With an extraordinary level of attention to detail the QA inspector promotes and advances product quality objectives in an ISO9001 environment.
Schedule:
7am- 4pm
JOB DUTIES:
Include but are not limited to the following:Review protocols, qualification, and validation procedures documented by the organization to follow in inspectionsFollow Quality Systems, ISO (International Organization of Standardization) and QSRs (Quality System Regulations), and works with Engineers, Production Supervisors, Quality Management, and other manufacturing personnel to resolve quality issuesPerform inspection tasks involving the use of a wide variety of test instruments and equipment to measure values and record functional operations of componentsDetermines acceptability, identifies and recommends disposition of defective items in accordance with released proceduresCreate Corrective Action Reports, scrap reports, non-conformance reports and any other quality recordsStop production when needed and escalate discrepancies to management as neededAssist in creating quality documentation and proceduresEffectively communicate non-conformances to appropriate supervisors/managers and take appropriate action to mitigate further issuesInspect procedures of the entire production cycle to ensure they are efficient and comply with safety standardsEstablish high performance standards by meeting deadlines and pursuing efficiencyFollow and comply with all company safety policies and proceduresMentor/train other quality associates on proceduresOther duties as assigned by Quality ManagementRequirements
Required Skills and Qualifications
Able to read and understand mechanical drawings, material lists and inspection standardsAbility to learn and correctly apply new skillsAbility to use electronic test equipment and mechanical inspection tools efficientlyUse visual inspection tools to qualify solder quality to IPC-A-610 standards.Flexible; able to adapt easily to shifting priorities and adjust to change in a fast-paced manufacturing work environment.Able to work independently with minimal supervision.Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and follow-throughExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsMust have professional courage, high integrity and strong work ethicEffectively communicate and understand instructions both verbally and written in the English language and able to train othersReliable, dependable and able to work overtime when requiredAble to work in a team environment and take direction wellExcellent understanding of ISO 9001:2015 plus Quality Assurance SoftwareAnalytical mind with sound decision-making skillsAbility to think strategicallyComputer literacy, proficient in the use of Microsoft office and inventory control software (Database reporting and pivot table experience a plus).Education/Experience
4 years recent experience working in Quality Control in a manufacturing environmentMust have experienced with Quality Management SystemsHigh School Diploma or EquivalentVocational or trade school preferredElectronics manufacturing/inspection experience
Since 1996, Polara has designed and manufactured the most durable, technologically advanced, ADA-compliant and pedestrian-friendly crosswalk devices available. Polara's top priority is pedestrian safety by producing high quality products. The inspector role is vital to the company as they work with several teams to ensure the quality of the manufactured product. The QA Inspector performs first article, receiving, in-process inspection, and tests on parts, assemblies and sub-assemblies. This role supports and assists in determining methods, sequences, and procedures necessary for inspection. With an extraordinary level of attention to detail the QA inspector promotes and advances product quality objectives in an ISO9001 environment.
Schedule:
7am- 4pm
JOB DUTIES:
Include but are not limited to the following:Review protocols, qualification, and validation procedures documented by the organization to follow in inspectionsFollow Quality Systems, ISO (International Organization of Standardization) and QSRs (Quality System Regulations), and works with Engineers, Production Supervisors, Quality Management, and other manufacturing personnel to resolve quality issuesPerform inspection tasks involving the use of a wide variety of test instruments and equipment to measure values and record functional operations of componentsDetermines acceptability, identifies and recommends disposition of defective items in accordance with released proceduresCreate Corrective Action Reports, scrap reports, non-conformance reports and any other quality recordsStop production when needed and escalate discrepancies to management as neededAssist in creating quality documentation and proceduresEffectively communicate non-conformances to appropriate supervisors/managers and take appropriate action to mitigate further issuesInspect procedures of the entire production cycle to ensure they are efficient and comply with safety standardsEstablish high performance standards by meeting deadlines and pursuing efficiencyFollow and comply with all company safety policies and proceduresMentor/train other quality associates on proceduresOther duties as assigned by Quality ManagementRequirements
Required Skills and Qualifications
Able to read and understand mechanical drawings, material lists and inspection standardsAbility to learn and correctly apply new skillsAbility to use electronic test equipment and mechanical inspection tools efficientlyUse visual inspection tools to qualify solder quality to IPC-A-610 standards.Flexible; able to adapt easily to shifting priorities and adjust to change in a fast-paced manufacturing work environment.Able to work independently with minimal supervision.Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and follow-throughExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsMust have professional courage, high integrity and strong work ethicEffectively communicate and understand instructions both verbally and written in the English language and able to train othersReliable, dependable and able to work overtime when requiredAble to work in a team environment and take direction wellExcellent understanding of ISO 9001:2015 plus Quality Assurance SoftwareAnalytical mind with sound decision-making skillsAbility to think strategicallyComputer literacy, proficient in the use of Microsoft office and inventory control software (Database reporting and pivot table experience a plus).Education/Experience
4 years recent experience working in Quality Control in a manufacturing environmentMust have experienced with Quality Management SystemsHigh School Diploma or EquivalentVocational or trade school preferredElectronics manufacturing/inspection experience