Quality Inspector

About the role

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.

Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products - engineered components and subsystems - for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

As a Quality Inspector at Microwave Products Group - Pole/Zero Corporation in West Chester, OH, you will be responsible for completing the in process and final inspection of electronic & electro mechanical assemblies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Position is responsible for inspecting electronic assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering documents, work instructions, customer specifications and industry standards.
• Verify conformance and write nonconformance reports when discrepancies are found.
• Verify rework/repair has been completed in accordance with specified requirements.
• Report inspections and move product in the proper system.
• Stamp/sign off on inspection steps upon completion, approving and releasing the product for shipment.
• Interface with production and engineering on production and product problems.
• Assist production by providing explanations and/or instructions on quality issues and production issues.
• Work closely with quality engineering and manufacturing engineering to improve the process and design for manufacturability.
• Spot audit in the production area to ensure that the proper instructions are being followed and to provide feedback to management to improve the process/system.
• Work closely with engineering on engineering builds and prototypes to point out potential production, quality and reliability problems.
• Assist management with implementing process controls, improvement activities, writing work instruction and inspection instructions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of IPC-A-610.
• Proficient ability to utilize a PC and the Microsoft Office Suite software package.
• Ability to read prints.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Able to manage time and priorities effectively.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate effective written and spoken communications skills.
• ISO9001 and AS9100 training, preferred.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools/gauges.
• Must be able to use microscope.

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This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits For This Position Include

A 401(K) Savings Plan With Employer Contributions; Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance; Wellness Programs; Health Savings Account, Health Care And Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Company Paid Short-Term Disability And Long-Term Disability; Company Paid Employee Basic Life And Ad&D Insurance; Supplemental Employee And Dependent Life Insurance; Optional Accident, Hospital Indemnity And Critical Illness Insurance; Adoption, Surrogacy, And Fertility Benefits And Assistance; Commuter Benefits; Parental, Military, Jury Duty, And Bereavement Leaves Of Absence; Paid Time Off, Including Up To 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year Based Off Schedule, Paid Vacation Days, 40 Paid Sick Leave Hours Annually Or As Provided Under State And Local Paid Sick Leave Laws, Tuition Assistance; Business Travel Services; Employee Discounts; And An Employee Assistance Program That Includes Company Paid Counseling Sessions And Legal Services.

Eligibility For Benefits Is Governed By Applicable Plan Documents And Policies.