Quality Assurance Quality Inspector Jobs in Springfield, MO

Description

• A company that stands behind the quality of its work and products
• A team that values precision, accountability, and the inspection process
• An organization committed to continuous growth and operational excellence

What You'll Do:

• Inspect materials and components to ensure conformance to established quality standards
• Conduct in-process inspections, "Walk Downs" of systems using the Job Data file, and prepare reporting documents
• Assist in maintaining and calibration of test equipment

Why join ABEC:

• Be part of a growing organization, including a new facility opening in Wilson, NC
• Work in a temperature-controlled shop environment 
• Contribute to the production of equipment used in the manufacturing of life-enhancing medications

The Bottom Line:

If you take pride in your work, have a strong eye for detail, and want a career where quality matters, ABEC is the place for you. 

Benefits include:

• Day 1 Benefits - Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 
• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation & 10 Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• Industry leading 401K plan (40% match!)
• Air-conditioned facilities
• Company provided uniform shirts and PPE
• Steel toe boot vouchers
• College tuition benefit program
• Employee Referral Program 

Requirements

Position Summary: The Quality Technician assists the Quality team with implementation of company-wide operations procedures and process to support the overall Quality Assurance plan. This role support Quality improvement throughout the shop floor and within the team concept. Participate as cross-functional team member within assigned goal-oriented team responsibility. 

Responsibilities:

• Inspection of incoming materials & components, ABEC manufactured items, and assembled systems in order to ensure conformance to established quality standards and all related quality documentation requirements.
• Conduct in-process inspections and prepare reporting documents as required during manufacturing.
• Conduct "Walk Downs" of systems using the Job Data file to ensure completeness and accuracy of data.
• Involvement as requested during Pre-FAT activities.
• Final Inspection of Vessel & Systems for approval of packaging/crating of equipment.
• Conduct various administrative functions as required in support of Quality Department activities.
• Assist in controlling & maintaining test equipment and calibration of test equipment within ABEC.
• Filing of project-related and Quality Department documentation.
• Assist in the auditing of project Turnover Packages (TOPs).
• Interaction with customers and vendors as needed.
• Physical inspection of manufactured parts to verify conformance to design drawings and related specifications (material, dimensional, surface finish, etc.).
• Ensure accurate and complete receipt of all required quality-related documentation.
• Travel to other ABEC facilities, vendor locations or customer sites as required to support Quality Department activities.
• Follow all safety rules and policies.
• Execute other tasks as assigned.
• Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma minimum, Associate Degree in a technical field preferred.
• 3 years post graduate work in a related field or function.
• Certified Quality Inspector, (CQI) / Certified Quality Technician (CQT) preferred but not mandatory.  
• Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.   
• Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus. 
• Necessary to be able to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Travel may be required.

Company Overview:

ABEC is a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC's unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC's products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.