Quality Assurance Inspector
Department: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: San Diego, California
Reporting To: Remedy, Martinez
Compensation: $19.00 - $22.00 / hour
Description
The QA Inspector is responsible for checking the quality of incoming and outgoing products by conducting tests, monitoring production processes and identifying malfunctions. Ensures that products manufactured meet industry and ISO standards.
Key Responsibilities
Inspect incoming, in-process material as well as finished product under the supervision of the QA Manager, using typical inspection tools such as microscope, calipers, inspection gauges, etc.
Make entries on inspection paperwork and in business system and QA software.
Monitor production operations to ensure conformance to company and customer specifications.
Direct assembly adjustments to ensure operations reflect quality standards.
Communicate the results of inspections and put forward corrective suggestions.
Maintain positive working relationships with Knowles customers and Knowles product representatives.
Ensure compliance in accordance with Knowles and AS9100 standards, and seek and practice continuous improvement.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Good knowledge about industry products and processes.
Basic math.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Keen attention to detail.
Ability to use measuring devices like microscope, gauges, meters, calipers and computers.
Accurate typing skills.
Excellent oral and communication skills.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to produce written inspection reports for nonconforming material discrepancies.
Demonstrate effective follow up skills with various departments and teams.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials.
Must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Security Clearance application required upon hire.
Benefits
What's in it for you on Day 1 after a 90-day temporary contract:
Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
Prescription Drug Plans
Basic Life Insurance
401k plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
PTO and Sick and Safe Leave
Paid Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events
Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees.
One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting hourly base pay for this role is targeted to be between $19.00 to $22.00.
Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Knowles, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Knowles Precision Devices prohibits pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.
