Inspector II

Vaupell - Agawam, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Agawam, MA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Inspector II position is responsible for overseeing the quality of manufactured parts at Vaupell by adhering to specific work instructions and customer specifications. This role involves refining existing skills and serving as a resource for higher-level quality assurance duties, including training and development of new team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts using hand held M&TE and visual techniques.
• Use sample parts in comparison to current manufacturing orders.
• Understand work orders and work instructions, as well as verbal instruction.
• Understanding of lot sampling.
• Accept / Reject parts based on quality plans.
• Process parts physically and electronically using Vaupell software - Generate NCRs for discrepant parts.
• Create inspection records to validate QA procedures.
• Perform First Part buy-offs and in process inspections on Molding floor.
• Assist with internal audits of cells to ensure adherence to quality procedures.
• Creation and storage of new QA part samples.
• Inspection of purchased goods - Receiving inspection (QRI).
• Assist in First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Assist in training of new team members to the quality values and standards.
• Suggest improvements to QA processes to QA3 and above.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Works well individually or within a team.
• Ability to understand and read/write in English.
• Ability to read aerospace drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• High School education or equivalent - Basic Math, problem solving & computer skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knows when to seek clarification on problems.
• Willingness to train other inspectors.
• 1 year relevant work experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off & 11 Holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Yearly bonus opportunity