Quality Inspector I SPO

The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. transforms the lives of people who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities. Through **employment opportunities**, we are a catalyst for empowerment. We **foster self-confidenc**e and instill a life changing affirmation that **independence is possible**. From our expertise in **cutting-edge technology** to our understanding of mobility, we help people who are blind and DeafBlind live fulfilling lives. We believe everyone, no matter their vision abilities, deserves to experience the **power of employment**. Our goal for each person we reach is to ignite a fire of determination that is centered on the reality that **blindness doesn’t define who you are or how you choose to live**. We are currently seeking a person who identifies strongly with our mission and core values to join our team as **Quality Inspector I.** The ideal candidate for this role will have aerospace manufacturing quality experience **in a** total quality/team-oriented manufacturing environment, a strong **knowledge and understanding of inspection tools, and must be a strong team player with excellent customer service and communication skills.** **Purpose:** Performs various inspections determining the acceptability of manufactured parts to ensure a quality product. **Responsibilities:** - Inspects and determines acceptability of Government, Military and Aerospace products, other parts and sub-assemblies as required. - Performs receiving, first part, in-process, first article and final inspections. - Understands customer requirements and assures compliance to standards. - Audits procedures for adherence to standards. - Provides leadership and training in quality improvement and manufacturing processes. - Maintains required documentation to assure process control. - Assists Set-Up Specialists and others in corrective action on non-conforming parts or process controls to assure conformance on future jobs. - Ensures the adherence to company safety and health standards, policies and procedures by monitoring personnel, machinery and work environment. - Immediately notify supervisor and/or Safety Manager of any safety and health concerns and problems. - Performs other duties as assigned. **Minimum Requirements:** - High school degree or equivalent required. - Basic shop math required. - **Three (3) to Five (5) years inspection experience required.** - **Thorough knowledge of inspection devices and tools required.** - Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software applications, especially MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook. - **Strong sense of responsibility, initiative and teamwork;** ability to work according to timelines and customer specifications required. - Experience in **total quality/team-oriented manufacturing environment and ability to support working relationships between inspection and manufacturing departments required.** - **Advanced inspection courses (college level) preferred.** - **Aerospace inspection experience preferred.** - Ability to work schedule as assigned. **Company benefits may include:** - 12 Paid Holidays per year - Up to 17 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year - Medical, Dental, and vision plans - Long-term and short-term disability, AD&D - Life Insurance - 403(b) Retirement Plan with 6% employer match - Tuition Reimbursement - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Team Member Referral Bonus Program - Paid Leave for Service Animal Training - Focus on Upward Mobility - Inclusive and Supportive Team Environment ***Please note:** Under the AbilityOne Program, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. gives hiring preference to individuals who are legally blind. Any decision to disclose a disability by an applicant related to the hiring preference is completely voluntary. Requesting such information is also a part of our affirmative action efforts. Information that is disclosed will remain confidential. Also, your decision not to disclose disability status will not have a negative…