Quality Inspector III

In support of and under limited supervision of the Quality Control Supervisor the Quality Inspector II can understand and apply the principles and several of the techniques which make up the body of knowledge recognized by those who are experts in Inspection. This body of knowledge and applied technologies include but are not limited to: The use of various Inspection Tools and Equipment Inspection Planning and Technology Blueprint Reading Understanding Materials and Processes Statistical Quality Control methods Statistics Sampling and Sampling Plans Quality Audit concepts and principles Systems Test Packaging requirements for Commercial Optics Training techniques.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The Inspector II has the responsibility for the action required for

• Assuring the quality level of the finished product purchased materials and components are commensurate with Exotic Electro Optics requirements and customer expectations.
• Performing the actual physical operations of inspection test and SPC required to provide quality control and assurance.
• Performing in house quality audits.
• Assuring the maintenance and calibration of quality information equipment and safe operating practices.
• Training of lower-level inspectors.

Hands-on Inspection - 50%

Learns to perform the following:

• Plan inspection workload to meet production requirements interfacing with Production Control.
• Receiving inspection and test.
• In-process inspection.
• Final inspection and test.
• First article inspection.
• Quality records maintenance.
• Training lower level inspectors.
• Customer Return evaluation.
• Material Review support.

Material Handling and Safety - 10%

• Become familiar with the handling practices of optical components.
• Able to clean optical components without causing damage.
• Follow Company safety rules and procedures.

Tools - 20%

• Uses calipers micrometers torque wrenches hand tools height gauges test plates calculators electronic gauges light sources interferometers autocollimators personal computers and test equipment for various products.

Prints & Specifications - 10%

• Able to read and understand various prints specifications and Military Specifications.

Paperwork and Recordkeeping - 10%

• Able to enter data into various data bases on the computer.
• Follow routers and work orders.
• File

Education & Experience

• Minimum 4 years of related experience or a vocational or technical certificate without relative experience
• High School education

Skills

• Operates Laser Marker uses calipers micrometers torque wrenches hand tools height gauges test plates calculators electronic gauges light sources interferometers autocollimators personal computers and test equipment for various products.
• Operational planning and scheduling of work load Receiving inspection and test In-process inspection Final Inspection Final test First Article inspection Quality records maintenance Customer Return Evaluation Material Review support.
• Skills in inspection writing interpersonal communications and Statistical Methods necessary to perform the above functions duties and responsibilities.

Working Conditions

• Inspection area gloves masks at times smocks

Physical Requirements

• Standing sitting leaning lifting 25-30 lbs and walking

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Aerospace & Defense Inc.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR) applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.