Quality Inspector II
Dexter Magnetic Technologies
Summary
The Quality Inspector 2 position is responsible for inspecting work during multiple phases of production and communicating and processing gaps in that quality according to our Quality Management System (QMS).
Job description
Major Responsibilities
- Perform detailed inspections of aerospace components and assemblies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications including first articles.
- Utilize precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other measurement instruments to measure dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Inspect materials, components, and finished products for defects or non-conformance.
- Maintain detailed inspection records and documentation of results.
- Ensure that all measurement and testing equipment is properly calibrated and functioning within established tolerances.
- Provide assistance with calibration activities, ensuring that measuring tools are calibrated according to industry standards and regulations.
- Collaborate with engineers, production staff, and other team members to address quality concerns and drive improvements.
- Identify areas for process improvements and contribute ideas to enhance the quality control systems.
- Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards within the quality inspection processes.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications to document inspection results, analyze data, and create reports as needed.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- 3+ years' experience properly reading and interpreting gages, inspection instruments and inspection techniques to determine part conformance.
- Must have intermediate or above ability to read, interpret and calculate stacked blueprint GD&T dimensions in order to determine if a part is manufactured within customer or company specifications.
Successful Essential Skills
- Excellent problem solving skills: uses rigorous logic and methods to solve problems producing effective solutions to problem statements.
- Knowledge and use of a wide variety of precision measuring equipment.
- Strong communication skills to report findings and collaborate across departments.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Successful Essential Behaviors
- Is action oriented and independent.
- Has a heightened sense of urgency and works at a quick pace (high energy).
- Attention to detail: focus on accuracy, completeness and following standards, rules, regulations and requirements.
- Cooperative with others and usually helpful to the rest of the team in getting work done.
- Upholds values and beliefs of organization. Exhibits integrity as a person and in their work. Maintains appropriate confidentiality at work. Strong sense of ethics.
- Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously his/her work skills.
- Has a can do, will do attitude.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Works in a clean, air-conditioned and well-lit production environment- protective foot and eyewear required.
- This includes standing, walking, sitting, and lifting.
- Lift and transport an average weight 10 lbs., maximum 40 lbs.
- Manual dexterity of both hands.
- Near Visual Acuity (either corrected or uncorrected).
- Ability to understand verbal direction and instruction. Ability to give feedback to engineers and brainstorm with others on the prototype team. Must be able to read, understand and comply with all quality and safety regulations.
How This Position Contributes to the Effectiveness of the Quality Management System
The Quality Inspector is responsible for verifying product is in conformance with customer and company specifications. That work is critical to producing quality product and not releasing non-conforming product into the market. Failure to meet quality standards can result in product not working in the customer's application.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent is required
- 3+ years' experience properly reading and interpreting gages, inspection instruments and inspection techniques to determine part conformance
- Intermediate or above ability to read, interpret and calculate stacked blueprint GD&T dimensions
- Knowledge and use of a wide variety of precision measuring equipment
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail
Benefits
- Medical, Rx & Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life & AD&D
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental Life & AD&D
- 401(k) Matching
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays
Company overview
Dexter Magnetic Technologies, founded in 1951, is a leading manufacturer of magnetic products and solutions serving diverse industries including medical equipment, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor manufacturing. The company specializes in designing, engineering, and manufacturing complex magnetic circuits, permanent magnets, magnetic assemblies, and electromagnetic systems. With headquarters in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Dexter operates as a comprehensive magnetic solutions provider offering customized soft magnetic components and accessories such as ferrite cores, powder cores, amorphous cores, bobbins, and thermistors. The company's medical division is particularly notable for its LifeSep® biomagnetic separation technology, which provides rapid and reliable magnetic bead separation solutions for biotech, life science, and pharmaceutical applications. Dexter's expertise extends to rare earth magnets including NdFeB and Samarium Cobalt, with a focus on DFARS-compliant supply chains for critical defense and medical applications. As part of the Permag family of brands and owned by TSL Engineered Products, the company maintains a strong engineering focus with extensive capabilities in magnetic material selection, assembly design, and program management for high-reliability applications.