Quality Inspector

Description

 POSITION TITLE: QA/QC Lead – Tank, Assembly & Finish

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 9, 2023, 

REPORTS TO:  Quality Control Manager 

LOCATION: Canonsburg, PA  

DEPARTMENT:  Quality Control 

STATUS: Exempt

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POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The QA/QC Lead for the Tank Shop, Assembly and Finish department is responsible for inspecting the Transformer tank and related accessories at the point of delivery to the Assembly/ Finish department and maintain QA/QC oversight on all Transformers in assembly and finish stages both visually and with measurement tools, such as micrometers or calipers or other testing instruments. Your job is to ensure the Transformers we produce are of consistently high quality and adhere to relevant specifications. As a quality inspector, you are an invaluable member of our manufacturing team, ensuring the highest quality of production from the shop floor to the final inspection. 

Essential Functions

• Perform      the incoming inspection of the Transformer, Tank, Cover and Conservator      before accepting them in the Finish department and ensure there are no      product inconsistencies.
• Inspect the active part (core      and coil assembly) for correct implementation of the assembly sheets, E      and EN specifications, Work Instructions and good manufacturing practices.
• Ensure the correct process is      followed during drying of the active part in the VPD
• Inspect the tanking of the      active part in the tank and ensure compliance with specifications,      Work Instructions and management of the exposure time.
• Inspect      the finished Transformer before and after Factory acceptance test for      quality compliance.
• Perform      calibration of various pieces of equipment such as calipers, micrometers,      etc. and maintain an accurate logbook.
• Assuring      all requirements per the ISO standard are adhered to.
• Document      Non-Conformances (NC). 
• Stop Work Tags      (SWT) to document Non-Conformances. 
• Ensure      that all NCs are properly CLOSED out.
• Contribute      to the efforts needed to successfully pass external and internal audits.
• Become knowledgeable on the PTTI internal quality      documentation.
• Study and become      knowledgeable on the various E and EN specifications, and Work      Instructions in the Transformer assembly and Finish departments.
• Assist/lead      testers in finding the shorted wires/cables/turns for failed BA & AA      tests.
• Assist      in determining the root cause of failures and NCs. 
• Develop      or revise written Work Instructions for Tank, Assembly and Finish      departments.
• Provide      training to shop workers.
• Serve      as a Liaison between the shop floor and engineering. 
• Ensure      that engineering changes are implemented in a formal revision.
• Ensure      that engineering instructions can be practically implemented on the shop      floor. 
• Perform daily      inspection of items in department. 
• Perform      final product inspection in totality to meet customer’s requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledgeable      on the ISO 9000 Quality System 
• Ability      to read blueprints and use precise measurement tools.
• Good      computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Office, programming
• Familiarity      with statistical analysis
• In-depth      understanding of technical documentation
• Great      attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Ability      to work independently or on a team.
• Work      in confined space
• Use      harness for working at heights.
• Follow      all safety rules.

Education and Experience

· General Knowledge of national consensus standards of quality assurance, such as, ASME B&PV Code, ISO, Six Sigma, ANSI/ASME NQA1 and Appendices, ANSI N45., IEEE Standards and U.S. NRC Regulatory Guide series

· Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and testing methodologies

Preferred Education / Experience

• Engineering      Degree (Electrical or Mechanical)
• Prior      similar experience in Transformer industry
• Either      have ISO 9001:2015 credentials or are willing to complete the required      formal training upon hire.
• ASQ certification      preferred. 

Physical Job Demands

Lifting/carrying/moving 1-50 lbs. Involves sitting at a desk for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity to operate specialized equipment. Ability to hear telephone conversations and speak clearly. May need a high level of concentration in a busy area.

Working Conditions

Monday through Friday. overtime, and may be required.

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000