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Receiving Inspection Lead

Plexus Corp, Lincolnshire, IL, United States


Salary Range
$54,500.00 - $81,700.00

Purpose Statement
The Receiving Inspector Lead will ensure the accurate and efficient inspection of incoming materials and components, leading a team dedicated to upholding quality standards, identifying discrepancies, and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Job Accountabilities

Execute repetitive and routine inspections, visual checks and functional tests applying sampling procedures of inbound material according to the defined Inspection Plan, and utilizing various inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges and inspection jigs to check dimensions on parts or raw material to ensure compliance to drawings/blueprints/specifications, recording accurately inspection data and applicable documentation.

Works closely with Supplier Quality Technicians and Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure that all inspection activities are performed in compliance with parts specifications and their critical characteristics, and consistently completes assignments or work requirements on time without direct or supervisory oversight.

Assures the correct identification and segregation of non conformance/discrepant material and supports purges and internal screening activities.

Communicates with Buyers and Supplier Quality Engineers on Quality and/or documental Issues and keeps supervisors informed and escalates issues when needed.

Supports improvement initiatives and participates actively to improve work environment (example 6S), is up-to-date on all certifications and training requirements for role and trains new receiving Inspectors, including inspection of their work output.

Education/Experience Qualifications

A minimum of a High School diploma is required.

A minimum of 3 years of related experience is required; four (3) or more years of related experience is preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

Other Qualifications

Proficient computer skills required.

Strict attention to detail.

Full understanding of applicable inspection procedures.

Must be able to work with minimum supervision.

Ability to clearly describe and convey nonconformance issues.

Flexible and able to work overtime, nights, various shifts and weekends as required.

General Materials Equipment including but not limited to forklifts, pallet jacks, barcode scanners, personal computers, etc.

Able to alternate or be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.

Able to lift, reach, push, pull up to 45 pounds as required.

Able and willing to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as required for assigned area.

Equipment worked with may include, but are not limited to: height gage, caliper, CMM, miscellaneous gages, micrometer, and other equipment as needed.

Stay current on processes, procedures, standards, policies and training for assigned job and operational area.

Physical Requirements

Role will work in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment with required personal protective equipment. Facilities include comfortable temperatures, repetitive low noise level and suitable lighting for required tasks. May require physical stamina with strong manual dexterity and fine motor control with precise measurement equipment or delicate tools and components requiring a steady touch. Visual inspection may require acute near vision and the ability to work continually using magnifiers, cameras and other vision systems. Role will spend a majority of the time standing and sitting with limited activities including lifting packages, moving material and working around lifting and material movement equipment as needed. Role may include repetitive computer tasks in different types of software creating, editing and saving quality records.

Travel Requirements

Less than 40%

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.

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