Quality Inspector

**DESCRIPTION**

**On - Site Role**

**Job Summary**:
The **Quality Inspector - Level I** is responsible for ensuring that incoming materials, components, and final products conform to Cummins' technical specifications and quality standards. Working under close supervision, this entry-level role involves conducting visual and measurement-based inspections, identifying defects, and supporting the production team in maintaining quality compliance. The position plays a crucial role in early defect detection and maintains customer satisfaction by ensuring only compliant products proceed through the manufacturing process.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Perform visual and dimensional inspections of materials, components, and final products against defined technical specifications.
- Use standard measurement instruments and basic gauging techniques to evaluate physical characteristics and tolerances.
- Identify and segregate non-conforming products and document quality deviations in the appropriate systems or logs.
- Support in-line and final inspection processes to ensure product compliance before shipment or next stage processing.
- Follow standardized quality protocols, procedures, and work instructions as defined by the quality management system.
- Maintain accurate inspection records and contribute to documentation required for audits or traceability.
- Work collaboratively with production and quality teams to resolve quality issues and escalate as necessary.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Core Competencies**:

- **Action Oriented** - Approaches tasks with enthusiasm and a strong sense of urgency.
- **Collaborates** - Works effectively with others to achieve shared quality goals.
- **Communicates Effectively** - Clearly conveys information to different stakeholders in verbal and written forms.
- **Customer Focus** - Understands customer expectations and strives to ensure product quality meets those expectations.
- **Decision Quality** - Makes timely and sound decisions within the scope of inspection responsibilities.
- **Manages Conflict** - Handles quality-related disagreements or issues constructively.
- **Resourcefulness** - Uses available tools and methods to carry out inspection tasks efficiently.
- **Values Differences** - Appreciates diverse perspectives that contribute to quality and innovation.

**Technical Competency**:

- **Measurement Science** - Understands basic metrology concepts relevant to dimensional inspection and applies them to accurately assess product quality.

**Qualifications**:

- **Education**:

- High school diploma or secondary education certificate is required.
- Equivalent experience may be considered in line with local regulatory requirements.
- **Licenses/Certifications**:

- No mandatory certifications required at entry level.
- Must be eligible for any regulatory licensing as per regional export controls or sanctions.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Experience**:

- Minimal or no prior work experience is required.
- Prior exposure to a manufacturing or quality inspection environment is an advantage but not mandatory.

**Skills Required**:

- **Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)**.
- **Familiarity with standard measuring instruments**, including vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and dial indicators.
- Knowledge of **basic quality tools**, including the **7 QC tools** (e.g., Cause-and-Effect Diagram, Check Sheet, Control Chart, Histogram, Pareto Chart, Scatter Diagram, Flowchart).
- **Basic computer proficiency**, including working knowledge of **Microsoft Excel** and **PowerPoint**.
- Strong **attention to detail**, with good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to **follow work instructions and standard operating procedures** accurately.

**Work Environment & Physical Requirements**:

- Manufacturing or production floor environment requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Standing and walking for extended periods; frequent use of hands and measurement tools.
- May be exposed to moderate noise, temperature variations, and mechanical components.

**Job** Quality

**Organization** Cummins Inc.

**Role Category** On-site

**Job Type** Shop

**ReqID** 2414619

**Relocation Package** Yes