Quality Inspector

POSITION SUMMARY:                                  

The Quality Inspector performs basic to moderately complex quality inspections on incoming parts and products both within and at the end of the manufacturing process including recording, tracking, and reporting the results of the inspections and helping to implement corrective actions. This position may also review, verify, and update documentation on completed parts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs inspections on incoming parts and completed products, to ensure quality standards are maintained. Parts inspections will include mechanical parts and PCB assemblies.
• Participate in MRB activities by collaborating with Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to evaluate product discrepancies and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Review of quality records.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records and data sheets on in-process and end-of-line inspection failures
• Performs first article inspections on products parts and maintains part first article records.
• Reports results in a clear format on a regular basis
• Assists in identifying root cause and developing corrective actions, co-owns the implementation of corrective actions for defective parts.
• Reports quality issues to production supervisor or lead and maintains confidentiality.
• Control and maintain calibrated measurement and test equipment (e.g., torque tools, vernier calipers, micrometers), ensuring calibration compliance and accuracy.
• May assist in training others
• May assist in documentation updates.
• Other duties as required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Vancouver, Washington
• Environment: Manufacturing facility
• Physical Requirements: 60% sitting, 20% walking, 20% standing, lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to interpret procedures and determine if non-conformities exist
• Knowledge and understanding of ESD practices
• Ability to interpret quality standards, specifications and technical drawings and apply them when evaluating product
• Knowledge of basic GD&T methodology and tools
• Familiarity with IPC610
• Ability to interact professionally with others on the team and support groups
• PC skills – basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook and Excel preferred. SAP experience a plus.
• Ability to work under limited supervision
• Ability to work overtime as needed

EXPERIENCE:                                              

• Minimum of one year of experience performing inspection activities in an electronics manufacturing environment, including the inspection of electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Experience working in a high-mix, low-volume, pull-based manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating and utilizing optical Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) equipment for dimensional inspection and verification.
• Experience inspecting printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) in accordance with IPC standards and industry quality requirements 

EDUCATION:                                                                                    

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• ASQ, CMI, CQA Certifications preferred

COMPENSATION:

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $24.00 per hour to $27.00 per hour.  

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions, and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.   

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes: 

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from 

• Short and long-term disability and life insurance 

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts 

• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays  

• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off 

• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads 

• Company matched 401(k) 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs   

• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance 

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to [email protected]