Quality Control Inspector - Fluidra North America

Fluidra’s looking for a Quality Control Inspector to join our team in Canby, OR.

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

The QC Inspector position at Fluidra will be responsible (under limited supervision) of maintaining quality standards by reviewing incoming/in process materials and/or in-process production components, recording any quality results and maintaining quality records per company policy. This person will also support the First Article process from start to finish including dimensioning and documentation including submitting first article documentation to Engineering for approval. This person will interact with the Materials Dept. (Receiving, Production Planning/Scheduling and Inventory Control) personnel to assure accurate and efficient processing of incoming material from receiving; acceptance and disposition into the appropriate location (perform inspections, checks, tests, and sampling procedures) as well as with Engineering for First Article clarification and completion. Additionally, you will: 

• Performs visual and dimensional measurements (first articles) of complex purchased and internal components using microscope, caliper, micrometer, pins gauge, gauge block, height gage, and drop indicator amongst other measurement equipments.
• Manage, conduct and interpret the results of component qualification (e.g., first article inspection) activities.
• Make acceptance or rejection decisions based on established procedures and materials inspections.
• Interpret and apply common attributes-based (e.g., ANSI Z1.4) and variables-based (e.g., ANSI Z1.9) sampling plans to acceptance activities.
• Manage non-conforming product (i.e., MRB)
• Interpret and understand mechanical drawings, assembly drawings and BoM for receiving inspection processes.
• Utilize the ERP/MRP system as necessary to determine/record key information as well as disposition received products.
• Perform inspections of purchased parts (visual/mechanical), internal components, subassemblies or finished company products according to well defined criteria using standard physical, mechanical and/or electrical measurements/tests.
• Accurately document the results of the inspections and testing.
• Participate in the construction and/or revision of SOP’s for the Receiving Inspection function.
• Assist in the writing and updating inspection procedures, protocol, and checklists.
• Independently determine appropriate inspection setups using the equipment available

WHAT WE SEEK

• 2+ years of quality control inspection experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to perform at this level.
• Must have understanding of Quality sampling plans.
• Able to interpret supplier supplied data.
• The ability to interpret engineering specifications/drawings to perform First Articles. 
• Interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills sufficient to train others in the use of inspection equipment and procedures, accurately completes paperwork, understands documentation and effectively communicates with fellow employees.
• Extreme attention-to-detail, especially in the documentation of first articles to distinguish all details and requirements of a first article (tolerances, parts set ups, etc).
• General proficiency of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency with measurement instruments (e.g., microscope, optical comparator, CMM, caliper, micrometer, pins gauge, gauge block, height gage, drop indicator).
• Good arithmetic skills are required.
• Must have good English written and verbal communication skills.

EDUCATION

High school Diploma or equivalent

WHAT WE OFFER 

An exciting opportunity to dive in and begin your career with a company that offers a competitive total rewards package that includes:

• 2 weeks of paid vacation
• 11 paid Holidays
• Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
• 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
• Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
• Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
• Company sponsored FUN events!
• Generous product discounts

WHO WE ARE

Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential, commercial and wellness pool markets, globally. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP, S.R. Smith, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‐Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®, Dell® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy-efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.

Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.

Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristics.