Receiving Inspection Lead
Plexus Corp., Buffalo Grove, IL, United States
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 with drawings, blueprints and specifications, recording accurately inspection data and applicable documentation.
Work 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 complete assignments or work requirements on time without direct or supervisory oversight.
Assure correct identification and segregation of non‑conformance or discrepant material and support purges and internal screening activities.
Communicate with Buyers and Supplier Quality Engineers on quality and documentary issues and keep supervisors informed, escalating issues when needed.
Support improvement initiatives and participate actively to improve the work environment (example 6S), stay up‑to‑date on all certifications and training requirements for the role, and train new receiving inspectors, including inspection of their work output.
Education/Experience Qualifications
Minimum of a High School diploma is required.
Minimum of 3 years of related experience is required; 4 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.
Experience with general materials equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, barcode scanners, personal computers, etc.
Able to alternate or 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 the assigned area.
Equipment worked with may include height gauge, caliper, CMM, miscellaneous gauges, micrometer and other equipment as needed.
Stay current on processes, procedures, standards, policies and training for the assigned job and operational area.
Physical Requirements
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 for 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.
Majority of the time spent standing and sitting with limited activities including lifting packages, moving material and working around lifting and material movement equipment.
May include repetitive computer tasks in different types of software creating, editing and saving quality records.
Travel Requirements
Less than 40%.
Salary Range: $54,500.00 - $81,700.00
Equitable Hiring & Accommodations
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.
This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.
Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.
We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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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 with drawings, blueprints and specifications, recording accurately inspection data and applicable documentation.
Work 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 complete assignments or work requirements on time without direct or supervisory oversight.
Assure correct identification and segregation of non‑conformance or discrepant material and support purges and internal screening activities.
Communicate with Buyers and Supplier Quality Engineers on quality and documentary issues and keep supervisors informed, escalating issues when needed.
Support improvement initiatives and participate actively to improve the work environment (example 6S), stay up‑to‑date on all certifications and training requirements for the role, and train new receiving inspectors, including inspection of their work output.
Education/Experience Qualifications
Minimum of a High School diploma is required.
Minimum of 3 years of related experience is required; 4 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.
Experience with general materials equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, barcode scanners, personal computers, etc.
Able to alternate or 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 the assigned area.
Equipment worked with may include height gauge, caliper, CMM, miscellaneous gauges, micrometer and other equipment as needed.
Stay current on processes, procedures, standards, policies and training for the assigned job and operational area.
Physical Requirements
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 for 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.
Majority of the time spent standing and sitting with limited activities including lifting packages, moving material and working around lifting and material movement equipment.
May include repetitive computer tasks in different types of software creating, editing and saving quality records.
Travel Requirements
Less than 40%.
Salary Range: $54,500.00 - $81,700.00
Equitable Hiring & Accommodations
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.
This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.
Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.
We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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