Quality Inspector 1
6 days ago
Oceanside
Job Description Company Overview Solecta is an exciting early-stage, high-tech company focused on solving real customer issues and commercializing polymeric industrial filtration products. Solecta has manufacturing facilities in Oceanside, CA. The company is backed by True North Venture Partners, an investing firm that specializes in commercializing and scaling disruptive innovations. Position Summary The Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all products meet quality standards throughout the production process. This role involves inspecting raw materials, conducting tests on membrane products, and ensuring compliance with both internal and external quality specifications. The Quality Inspector will collaborate with production team to address any quality concerns, conduct regular audits, and implement corrective actions to maintain high-quality production. Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Performs other duties as assigned. Duties: • Performs assigned, routine visual inspections and other specified tests on raw materials, goods in process, and finished products., • Tests, inspects, and approves membrane and elements based on established quality specifications., • Uses observation and testing to identify faults in materials and manufacturing process., • Uses statistical methods to test product samples to evaluate quality of full product batch prior to delivery to clients or customers., • Compares results of inspections and tests to company’s quality standards; reports results to supervisor for final analysis and action steps., • Consults with supervisor to determine appropriate recommendations and remedies for questionable products., • Maintains quality records as needed., • Non-Conformance Management: Identify defects or non-conformance issues during inspections and testing, initiating corrective actions and documenting findings., • Driver of 5S in assigned production area., • Calibration and Maintenance: Ensure that all testing equipment is calibrated regularly and maintained according to industry standards., • Identifies potential safety issues, communicates needed changes to Environment Health and Safety (EHS) and safety management team., • Uses data from process and develops opportunities for improvement., • Understanding of the product and/or process being inspected., • Good verbal and written communication skills., • Good analytical and technical problem-solving skills., • Organizational skills and attention to detail., • Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines., • Understanding of safety and company safety policies., • Understanding of raw materials, production processes, quality control techniques., • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word & Email) or related software., • Mathematical Skills (add, subtract, multiply, & divide quickly and correctly)., • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment., • Ability to Communicate information and ideas clearly. This includes the ability to speak, read and write clearly and accurately in English., • Ability to work in a team environment., • Ability to multi-task., • Self-starter with a drive to achieve personal mastery and successfully deliver on commitments, • Ability to wear protective equipment such as safety glasses, hair net, and hearing protection Minimum Qualifications • High School Diploma or equivalent, G.E.D., • 2+ years of manufacturing experience preferred., • Experience with continuous improvement, • Experience working in Production/Manufacturing environment., • Experience in Membrane Filtration industry preferred., • Dexterity and accuracy as needed to operate testing equipment or gauges., • Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory., • Prolonged periods of sitting at workstation on computer., • Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times with assistance., • Visual acuity to inspect products and machinery., • Hearing and speaking to exchange information, • Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as photocopier and scanner. The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. • Fast-paced manufacturing environment., • This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc., • The role is exposed to a variety of conditions that may be found while walking the production floor., • No travel will be required for this position., • 80% of the time spent on the production floor and 20% in an office environment. Mon to Fri, 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm.