Incoming Materials Inspector- Quality

Basic Function: The inspection and reporting of incoming raw materials, non-conforming material through the Material Review Board and return of products through customer complaints process.

Significant Responsibilities:

Performs specific job responsibilities:

Assist with receiving incoming materials and customer returned materials by:

• Matching to purchase orders through utilization of the ERP system
• Inspecting incoming materials and customer returns for compliance to specifications
• Maintaining manual and electronic record filing system for incoming materials and returns
• Sampling/inspection/release or rejection of incoming material
• Ensure that Incoming piece parts, materials, and 3rd^d party processed components conform to OCC specifications and customer specified standards

Ensure materials and return products are in accordance with established tolerance levels for quality and performance by

• Read and understand standards, inspection plans, and drawings and ensure material compliance
• Maintain Supplier performance records
• Complete Defective Material / Non-Conforming Material Notices and coordinate disposition of affected materials
• Jointly administer Return-to-Supplier process with Procurement and Shipping
• Perform ISO internal auditor functions as required
• Utilize OTDR testing equipment to test cable products for length, breaks, and attenuation
• Testing requirements such as Hi-Pot and continuity of wire.

Promotes OCC's service excellence and quality. Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer request/needs.

Champions OCC's mission, vision and values (as detailed in our 15 Essential Points of Success); complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards and Code of Conduct.

Job Scope:

• Organizational Responsibility - No formal responsibilities. Acts as role model and mentor for less experienced inspectors and operators.
• Communication - Frequent communication via voice, email, and written reports with all levels of employees
• Confidentiality - Has access to customer furnished and supplier furnished data
• Financial Responsibility - None
• Judgment - Errors could result in defective raw materials used to make product or defective product allowed to ship to customers
• Compliance - Responsible only to determine compliance with OCC defined requirements.
• Travel - Rare potential for travel to customer, supplier, or sister division locations.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education: Two-year degree preferred. Required HS diploma or GED

Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years in a Quality Assurance / Control Inspection process

Licensure, Certification and/or Registration: none

Other Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and MIL-STD requirements
• Knowledge of ISO audit practices / techniques
• Knowledge of data collection methodology and statistical analysis techniques

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:

• Demonstrated computer experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Assurance/Control practices
• Demonstrated use of calipers, micrometers, and optical test equipment
• Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to effectively interact with engineering, manufacturing, operations, sales personnel, and management.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems with minimal direction
• Demonstrated high level of attention to details. Complete detailed documentation and reports of all inspection activities in accordance with OCC policy and customer specified requirements
• Knowledge of inspection and testing of optical fiber

Working Conditions:

This is a Quality position (manufacturing floor environment) which requires sight sufficient for computer use and significant English reading and writing skills. This position also requires an individual with hearing sufficient for telephone contact with employees and customers (internal and external) as well as relaying messages accurately. There is significant computer input/typing duties that require sufficient manual dexterity for handling small fiber optic products, tools, and instruments. Will regularly be lifting or moving heavy reels and raw material container. Have the ability to regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform essential functions.

Note: This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.