Excellent opportunity to jump on board with one of Long Island's finest manufacturers as a Mechanical Inspector in their Quality Assurance dept. Great work culture and generous benefits package! A place where you can develop a long-term career and be rewarded for your hard work and dedication.
Position Description:
Responsible for the systematic inspection, evaluation, and analysis of production and customer-returned product to identify failure modes and determine root causes. Supports continuous improvement initiatives by generating accurate, data-driven findings that inform multifunctional team consisting of engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on production and customer returned units to assess the nature and extent of defects or failures.
- Identify recurring issues and escalate complex failures to Product Quality Manager.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Procurement teams to communicate findings and support the development of corrective and preventive actions.
- Operate and maintain measuring and test equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM, gauges, torque tools, etc.)
- Review and inspect Device History Records to ensure document accuracy, verify that product quality meets standards and proposes release of the product for distribution.
- Assist Technical Returns Evaluation Manager with development or revision of repair procedures and work instructions.
- Participate in Lean or continuous improvement initiatives to reduce turnaround time and defects.
- Performs Internal Quality Systems Audits.
- Ensures compliance with Department procedures.
- Analyzes and interacts with areas related to KPIs such as: First-Pass-Yield, defect/complaint trends, audit findings, CAPA effectiveness evaluations, etc.
Work Experience Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, or product inspection role.
- Prior experience with RMA processes and root cause analysis methodologies strongly preferred.
Core Skills Requirements:
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM).
- Working knowledge of ERP systems for logging and tracking (experience with Epicor or similar a plus).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Advanced Excel skills, able to analyze data and build complex reports and graphics.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and product specifications.
- Familiarity with quality standards such as ISO 9001, 13485, or equivalent.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
