Quality Control Inspector II/QC Lead

Quality Control Inspector/Lead – 1st Shift (OT may be required)

Location 

Burbank, CA / Fully site based

About Us

Haskel is a High-Pressure Technology Solutions. We specialize in Air-Driven Liquid Pumps, Air-Driven Refrigerant Pumps, Hydraulic Drive Compressors, Gas Booster Compressor System, BuTech High-Pressure Valves and Hydrogen Valves Fitting and Tubing.

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for ensuring the quality control cell is actively engaged to meet daily customer demand and production schedule.

• Performs receiving, in-process and/or final inspection of hardware. Conducts complex inspections as defined by quality/inspection plans or per directions of quality management/engineering. Uses a complete range of precision tools and instruments requiring advanced inspection skills and techniques. Ensures that all gauges/tools used are properly calibrated.
• Identify accurate and efficient means of inspection techniques. 
• Works with general/minimal supervision.
• Train and provide directions to the Quality Control team under the supervision of the Quality Control Manager.

Responsibilities

• The Quality Team Lead will inspect products by using a variety of inspection tools/devices, work instructions and computer to perform a series of inspections to correctly verify incoming parts, in-process and completed assemblies.

• Verify supplier material certifications, including special processes, and ensure compliance with quality/PO requirements.
• Creates supporting documentation (data books, certificates of conformance, etc…)
• Support disposition of discrepant materials (MRB) in accordance with appropriate quality procedures and maintain low inventory of on-hold parts.
• Verifies first articles from suppliers and internal departments.
• Prepares and processes records and reports to document supplier/operations performance.
• Qualify supplier components and/or systems for assuring conforming product.
• Adheres to calibrations system of inspection, measuring and test equipment.
• Applies Statistical Quality Control techniques as directed.
• Assist with interpretation of drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Properly process goods for outside processing, investigates and evaluates component parts returned and nonconforming product.
• The Quality Team Lead provides effective training to the quality control cell and ensures safety and quality standards are always maintained.

• Work with supervisor to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and the production schedule are met.
• Use basic problem-solving skills to ensure stable operation of the quality control cell.
• Report problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to

Quality management.

• Work closely with support staff such as Purchasing/Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Supervisor, Materials/Warehouse to resolve issues.
• Observe, maintain, coordinate and complete standard work.
• Update production metrics and facilitate regular team communication.
• Identify and support continuous improvement efforts with Quality management.
• Sustain and drive lean manufacturing and 5S activities.
• Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company’s Quality System.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, engineering drawings, operating and maintenance instructions, Material Standards, Quality Plans, Control Plans and Inspection Test Plans.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work with others collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience leading teams or projects strongly desired.
• Quality Control experience.
• Lean manufacturing and continual process improvement experience.<