Quality Inspector

Description

Harmar is a leading manufacturer that provides mobility challenged people a way to gain more freedom to go where they want, when they want. We Lift Lives at Harmar. We have been voted Best Place to Work two years in a row and are looking for people who fit our core values: Team Player, Can Do Attitude, Does the Right Thing, Gets Stuff Done, Genuinely Cares, Embraces Inclusion.

The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing inspections and verification activities to ensure products meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role supports compliance with Harmar’s Quality Management System by conducting inspections, reviewing documentation, and identifying nonconformances throughout production and receiving processes. The Quality Inspector works closely with Production and Quality teams to ensure accurate documentation, timely issue escalation, and consistent adherence to approved procedures that support product quality and audit readiness.

Requirements

• Ability to perform inspections using approved methods and tools
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and specifications
• Working knowledge of quality documentation and record requirements
• Ability to identify and document nonconforming product
• Ability to follow established quality system procedures
• Basic understanding of ISO and FDA quality requirements
• Effective written and verbal communication in a production environment
• Ability to maintain accurate inspection and quality records
• Proficiency with basic computer and documentation systems
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams
• Accurate and complete inspection records
• Verified product compliance to specifications
• Timely identification of nonconforming product
• Controlled and documented quality issues
• Audit-ready documentation supporting product release
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final product inspections
• Verify documentation accuracy within Document History Records
• Identify, segregate, and control nonconforming product
• Document inspection results per approved procedures
• Escalate quality issues following established SOPs
• Support audit preparation and compliance activities
• Maintain inspection tools and measurement equipment
• Collaborate with production to resolve quality issues
• Follow quality system and documentation requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Work Environment:

• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours/day.
• Be able to stand, lift, bend, and stoop.
• Work same hours as production team.
• Background in quality management systems (inspections, Audits) preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Able to work 2 Fridays a month.
• Non-climate-controlled warehouse with some exposure to outside.
• Must be able to read English/Bilingual is a plus
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Experience:

• 2 years of quality inspection experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time well.
• Detail oriented with organization and problem solving skills.
• Ability to effectively present information to a diverse audience (training),
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting.
• Knowledge of ISO quality management system document and record control requirements.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Hours:

• 6:00 am - 4:30 pm (Mon.-Thurs.) with 2 Fridays per month.

Great Benefits:

• Medical, FSA, HSA, Dental, Vision, Maternity/Paternity Leave, STD, LTD after 60 days of full-time employment
• Harmar offers $50,000 Life Insurance first day of employment
• 401(k) matching after 6 months of full-time employment
• Paid Vacation time (80 hours) and Sick/Personal time (30 hours) after 90 days of full-time employment
• Eight Paid Holidays and one Floating Holiday
• Fitness and PPE Reimbursement
• Annual Merit Increases Potential

Harmar Core Values, these are important to us!:

• Team Players –We lean on each other, are dependable and trustworthy.
• Get stuff Done – We finish the job and possess a strong work ethic
• Can-Do Attitude – A spirit of positivity and flexibility. We go the extra mile
• Genuinely Cares –We are accountable and work to be customer champions.
• Does the Right Thing – Ever