Lead Inspector

Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

From the mobile device in your pocket to the sensors in your car, and even life-saving medical devices, Nordson’s technology is used to make products that touch your life every day. Do you want to join a growing team in a market-leading technology company? We’re looking for motivated individuals who care about helping our customers succeed. If you value integrity, respect for people, customer passion, energy, and excellence, you’ll fit right in to the Nordson culture.

• Conduct First Article inspections, prepare reports, and communicate results.
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs and input data into a quality database.
• Approves in-coming products, conducting visual, tactile, dimensional, and functional measurement tests of machined parts, molded parts and assemblies as required per work instructions and or part drawing.
• Documenting non-conforming material and participate in MRB meetings
• Perform special QA inspections/assembly inspections/other projects as required.
• Assist the team with diagnosing issues with products.
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Accomplishes quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned by management.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• At least 2 years of quality inspector experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.  Internal experience as a  Level 2 inspecter may also be considered.
• Experience with basic mechanical and measuring devices such as micrometers, torque wrenches, gauges, calipers, and other measuring instruments highly preferrred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access)
• Experience in calibration techniques a plus but not requred
• Prior experience using SQCpack and/or DELMIAworks/IQMS a plus but not required
• ASQ CQI or CMI Certification a plus but not required

Skills and Abilities

• The ability to communicate using English, as needed, to effectively communicate results and issues (through oral and written communications) to a variety of audiences
• The ability to read and understand written instructions, shipping orders, department paperwork, safety warning labels and placards; Verbally communicate with manager, leads and co-workers regarding department procedures and safety related information
• Ability and interest in learning and using new skills and technical product knowledge
• Flexibility and the desire to take on additional responsibility
• Listen to others and appropriately act on information provided
• Work effectively as a team member
• Work in a fast-paced, changing environment

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson’s Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.