Quality Inspector

EnerSys Delaware Inc.
Abingdon
1 month ago
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EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. EnerSys complement our extensive lines of Motive Power, Energy Systems and Specialty Power, including Space, Defence and Aviation, with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. We continue to grow in our industry by ensuring all employees possess our core values: customer focused, team player, engaged, ethical, strong communication skills, and works safely.

 

This position will be based in our EnerSys Advanced Systems (EAS) Space line of business, which will be part of a team delivering international space missions for satellites, launchers, and interplanetary vehicles. The company works with both national and international space agencies like NASA and European Space Agency as well as working across the commercial marketplace supporting missions that include Earth observation, internet of things (IoT) satellite constellations and global positioning and navigation systems. This is a role that can truly be said to impact people across the globe.

Job Purpose

Quality Assurance Inspector – responsible for the inspection of incoming goods and materials

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • The role of the Quality Assurance Inspector shall be to work within a small team of Quality professionals to assist the department in meeting its goals
  • The Quality Assurance Inspector shall take ownership of the incoming inspection process, ensuring inspections are performed, documents are reviewed, results are communicated and any issues identified are dealt with in a timely manner
  • The Quality Assurance Inspector shall interact with all departments and levels across the business but will work most frequently and have daily contact with the procurement and stores teams.
  • The primary task of this role shall be that of incoming inspection but other QA tasks including the inspection of parts in manufacture and/or assisting in root cause analysis of non-conformances may also be required.
  • The role reports directly to the Quality Manager
  • The role has no direct reports
  • The role shall support continuous improvement activities across the business
  • The role is accountable for ensuring allocated work is performed in compliance with company health and safety policies
Qualifications

Educated to A level, BTEC, ONC or equivalent in relevant engineering or science based subject/s would be preferable

Knowledge / Experience
  • Experience and understanding of engineering drawings
  • Experience and proficiency in using small / hand-held measuring and inspection devices and tools
  • Experience with incoming inspection processes
  • Experience in dealing with documentation at inspection - certificates of conformity, material certs etc
  • Competent in the use of MS Office tools – including Word, Excel, Outlook
Skills / Competencies
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to interpret data and documentation
  • Ability to record information by hand in a clear and legible way
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and meet agreed deadlines
  • Ability to communicate effectively both internal and external to the business (suppliers) as required

EnerSys is always looking to hire top talent. Therefore, we encourage our employees to refer anyone they feel would be a great addition to our organization. EEO/Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled

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