CMM Inspector

The general purpose of a Quality Inspector is to provide first article, in-process and final inspections supporting manufacturing needs while ensuring products prescribe to the appropriate engineering and specifications.

3.0 Major work functions and desired outcomes

Major functions of an Inspector are to perform an assortment of inspections including First Article, in-process, and final inspections using standard measuring equipment for determining product quality and completing the required paperwork indicating the results once the inspection is completed. It is the responsibility of the Inspector to make educated decisions when accepting or rejecting products based on the applicable specifications and engineering.

The Inspector is responsible for documenting inspection results according to policy and procedures including controlling the whereabouts and identification of nonconforming products discovered during the inspection process. The inspector is responsible for documenting his/her time and on jobs inspected using JobBoss.

The Inspector is responsible for prioritizing his/her inspection workload to support the overall organization’s goals as well as reduce and identify potential risks of potential production stoppages. He/she will also work with manufacturing personnel to explain and resolve issues discovered to be nonconforming at the time of the inspection.

4.0. Determine essential vs. non-essential functions of the position

A Quality Inspector must be able to fluently perform or have the following necessary skill sets:

• Read blueprints
• GD&T
• Computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access)
• Use and read SME and perform all layout inspections as necessary
• Experience with an AS 9100 quality management system
• Experience in performing gage R&R studies
• Experience with an effective calibration system
• Meet Welding Inspector Specialist or Assistant work experience/and or education requirements
• CMM operations/programming experience and/or certification (Preferred – Not Required)

An Inspector may also perform the following tasks including but not limited to:

• Perform inspections off-site
• Work with Production, Engineering, and other departments, as appropriate, to develop problem resolution plans
• Participate in root cause analysis studies and provide inputs to corrective actions, as required
• Work with production and other departments to establish inspection methods to be employed for new products.
• CMM operators/programmers may also perform the following tasks:
• Write or edit programs for precision machinery.
• Ensure that precision machinery is in working condition and properly calibrated.
• Determine program requirements based on design and engineering requirements.
• Operate precision machinery as needed.

5.0. Determine required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Inspection experience and reading blueprints in a manufacturing environment can be substituted for education requirement.

A quality inspector must have minimum of (2) years of inspection experience and reading blueprints in a manufacturing environment.

• Post High school education may be substituted for experience requirements.

Certified as an NDT Level I, II, or III in the Florescent Penetrant Inspection scheme is preferred but not necessary.

Certified as a Weld Inspector is preferred but not necessary.

Certified to operate/program CMM precision machinery is preferred by not necessary.