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Quality Inspector III

Battelle Memorial Institute

Columbus, OH • On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Battelle Memorial Institute rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 120 rated laboratories

Job description

Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a Quality Inspector. This position is a full-time opportunity located in Columbus, Ohio.
This role supports Battelle's Applied Science and Technology group, where our team is involved in the conceptual design, development, and manufacturing of armored commercial vehicles and other prototype work. The selected candidate will play a key role in ensuring product quality across fabrication, welding, and assembly processes by performing inspections, supporting quality engineering, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
Responsibilities
As a Quality Inspector, the selected individual will perform hands-on inspections of complex fabricated parts and assemblies while supporting quality engineering and mentoring team members. Responsibilities may include:
  • Performs inspection of complex fabricated parts using hand tools such as calipers, height gauges, tape measures, micrometers, and angle gauges
  • With input from engineering, develops inspection instructions for complex fabricated parts and assemblies
  • Mentors other QA staff in inspection techniques and procedures
  • Inspects welded parts to defined quality standards
  • Performs in-process and final visual and functional inspections of products to defined criteria
  • Reports on quality trends to quality engineering to ensure containment and may recommend corrective measures to address identified issues
  • Supports quality engineering in investigating supplier and assembly issues and may recommend corrective measures
  • Records and recommends preliminary disposition of nonconforming material in an electronic system
  • Identifies and helps support the implementation of improvements to safety, efficiency, and quality
  • Supports activities such as the calibration program, internal audits, or safety program
  • Maintains inspection records for review
  • Works under general guidance from management

Key Qualifications
  • Associate degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with quality inspection of complex fabricated parts
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings, inspection procedures, and work instructions
  • Working knowledge and understanding of measurement methodologies and techniques
  • Ability to use fixtures and measurement tools to set up parts and perform inspections
  • Experience using an electronic enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to transact materials into and out of Quality and to research part status inquiries
  • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a US government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience working within an ISO 9001 quality production environment
  • Experience working within the US military or US defense contractor environment
  • Experience and understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • ASQ Certified Quality Inspector
  • Experience using a FARO arm to perform inspections

Compensation Data
Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $60,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
  • Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
  • Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs .
  • Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
  • Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
  • Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
  • Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
  • Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
  • Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
  • Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
  • Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
  • Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
  • Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers

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