Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Lowell, MA (NOW HIRING)

Summary

The First Electronics Corporation (FEC) specializes in the manufacture of over-molded, extra flexible, multi-conductor, fully EMI-shielded cable assemblies, harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies custom built for military applications and harsh environments. FEC also produces electro-mechanical assemblies and systems for custom applications, all with no minimum quantity requirements. FEC is AS9100D and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified.

FEC has aggressive plans for continued growth as a world class leader in custom cable manufacturing and therefore has an immediate need for an experienced Final Inspector in the Quality Control Department.

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting cable and wire products to ensure they meet all quality standards, specifications, and regulations. This includes performing visual inspections, and dimensional measurements. The QC Inspector must also be able to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.

The Quality Control Inspector is a respectful team-player that works well with diverse internal team members. This position is ambitious, self-motivated, results-driven, and demonstrates problem solving skills with sound judgment. This role is also responsive, flexible, accessible, detail oriented, willing to embrace change and proactively adjust plans. Partnering with and elevating others by communicating with peers to increase awareness and ensure team success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect materials, components, and final product to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Perform visual inspections of cable and wire products to identify defects.
• Perform incoming inspections as needed, review incoming inspection documentation and scan into database.
• Identify and log incoming shelf-life material. Assist when needed with shelf-life material audits.
• Perform in-process inspections based on schedule issued by Quality Manager.
• When required, compile and/or review First Article Inspection Reports for wither incoming product or for product in Final Inspection.
• When required, assist with document submissions, such as source requests, or First Article Inspection Reports.
• Measure dimensions of cable and wire products to ensure they meet specifications.
• Document the results of all inspections and tests.
• Detect and report unusual or non-conforming documentation, materials, conditions, or products to Quality Manager.
• Work with various internal personnel and departments to communicate and resolve quality issues.
• Create, update, compile, save and maintain documentation into internal database.
• When required, help with continuous improvement efforts.
• Comply with company policies and quality management system.
• Maintain and create a clean, uncluttered environment that reduces waste and optimizes productivity by following the 5S steps: sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain.
• More additional responsibilities may be applicable per the Quality Manager.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in quality control, preferably in the cable and wire manufacturing industry.
• Experience with visual inspection and dimensional measurement.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).

Physical Qualifications:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; crouch; stoop; walk; talk; hear; use hands to handle or feel assemblies; reach with hands and arms for materials and tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. They must also have the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer), color vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware and documents which are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees are eligible

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Blueprint reading: 1 year (Required)
• Quality control: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person