Quality Inspector

Ophir, a part of LightRidge Solutions, is a leader in highly capable remote lidar sensors for austere environments. We have over 30 years of experience designing, developing, manufacturing and servicing advanced lidar products to solve our military and commercial customers' most challenging remote-sensing needs.

Position Summary

The Quality Inspector (internal level "C") plays a vital role in maintaining the quality standards of Ophir products and processes. Their primary responsibility is conducting inspections, supporting tests, and assisting in quality control activities to ensure compliance with established processes and requirements. This position is ideal for an individual with a passion for quality, strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a desire to contribute to the success of an organization through continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess expertise to ensure that our incoming parts, in-process production, and shipped product fulfill all quality requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for physical inspection of materials, parts, products and documentation at different stages of production, as well as recording observations and making recommendations for improving processes.
• Inspection for defects or assembly errors, and accept, reject, or request rework of defective or malfunctioning units or systems.
• Apply, revise, and maintain quality standards for receiving, in-process and final inspections.
• Demonstrate familiarity with various metrology systems, analyzing the accuracy and repeatability of measurements taken during inspection and testing.
• Operation, maintenance and management of calibrated analytical equipment
• Track non-conforming materials ensuring that they are sent back to the vendor for repair / overhaul
• Exercise quality principles, statistical techniques and lean manufacturing concepts to support supply chain management, incoming inspections, and manufacturing and test processes.
• Track and document Nonconformances and provide trend analysis for maintenance review.
• Conduct in-process and incoming inspections and support tests on raw materials, components, and finished products to ensure adherence to quality specifications and standards.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality control procedures and guidelines.
• Assist in the analysis of quality data and trends to identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions
• Support the investigation of non-conformities, customer complaints, and production incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive measures
• Assist in the maintenance of quality documentation, including inspection records, test reports, and standard operating procedures
• Participate in internal and external quality audits to ensure compliance with quality management system and AS9100 requirements
• Support the implementation and maintenance of quality assurance tools and software systems.
• Serve as QA/QC point of contact in support of on-site and off-site testing activities, as needed.
• Ability to support on-site work, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent and 6+ years prior relevant experience; or 2+ year post-Secondary Associate's degree with 2+ years prior relevant experience.
• Basic understanding of quality control methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Hands-on experience with inspection, metrology and measurement systems & principals
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures and guidelines
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address quality issues
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and basic statistical analysis software
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality standards and regulations, such as ISO 9001/AS9100
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or Six Sigma principles
• An active U.S. Government Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Clearance. Current SSBI is preferred
• A proactive and positive attitude towards continuous improvement
• Strong organizational skills
• Mechanical aptitude or experience in an assembly manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate ability to facilitate structured Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action efforts
• SAP/ERP experience, particularly Epicor
• Creo, AutoCAD, Windchill, 3D printing experience is desirable

Working Environment

• May be working in office, lab, and manufacturing environments

Physical Activities

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
  1. Medical
  2. Dental
  3. Vision
  4. Basic life with AD&D
  5. Short-term disability
  6. Long-term disability
  7. Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
  8. Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including automatic company contribution)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, pregnancy, and military)
• Potential annual bonus

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Ophir is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Geost is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruiting@geost.com.

Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)