Quality Inspector

**DESCRIPTION**

**Job Summary**:
The Quality Inspector - Level II ensures that incoming parts and finished products meet Cummins’ rigorous technical and quality standards. Operating under moderate supervision, this role is responsible for conducting inspections, identifying non-conformances, documenting deviations, and supporting continuous quality improvements in both manufacturing and supplier processes.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Product Quality Inspection**:

- Verify final quality of components and assembled products on the production line.
- Compare materials, equipment, and products to engineering specifications using standard and advanced measurement tools.
- Perform incoming parts inspection and calibration activities.
- **Non-Conformance Management**:

- Identify, segregate, and document non-conforming products.
- Track containment actions (Step 3/6) and product deviations.
- Support problem resolution and corrective/preventive actions with cross-functional teams.
- **Auditing & Compliance**:

- Conduct regular product and process audits to verify compliance with internal standards.
- Support Quality KPI tracking, reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
- Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
- **Collaboration & Support**:

- Participate in TBWS (Team-Based Work System) and quality improvement teams.
- Train operators and other team members in quality tools, measurement techniques, and inspection practices.
- Coordinate effectively with suppliers, production, maintenance, and quality assurance teams.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Competencies**:

- **Action Oriented** - Responds quickly and effectively to quality challenges.
- **Collaborates** - Partners with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality outcomes.
- **Communicates Effectively** - Clearly conveys inspection results and issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
- **Customer Focus** - Ensures quality issues are resolved with a customer-centric mindset.
- **Decision Quality** - Makes timely and sound judgments regarding product quality and conformance.
- **Manages Conflict** - Resolves issues diplomatically to maintain team efficiency and product flow.
- **Resourcefulness** - Utilizes available tools, knowledge, and support to solve quality problems efficiently.
- **Values Differences** - Recognizes and respects diverse perspectives to enhance quality solutions.

**Technical Competencies**:

- **Measurement Science (Metrology)**:

- Applies concepts in dimensional, mechanical, and optical measurement to ensure traceability and reliability.
- **Quality Process Management**:

- Applies APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, capability studies, and process audits effectively.
- **Laboratory Management (as applicable)**:

- Supports lab functions while ensuring compliance with certification and calibration standards.

**Qualifications**:

- **Education**:

- High school diploma or equivalent. Technical diploma in quality or engineering is preferred.
- **Certifications**:

- May require certifications for export control compliance or specific quality tools.

**Experience Requirements**:

- 2-5 years of relevant quality inspection experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience working with supplier quality, incoming inspection, or assembly verification is a plus.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Skills and Knowledge**:

- **Technical Skills**:

- Use of measurement tools and techniques (e.g., micrometers, calipers, CMM, etc.).
- Familiarity with calibration and inspection documentation systems.
- Understanding of mechanical and assembly components.
- Knowledge of safety and quality regulations (e.g., ISO/TS standards).
- **Data & Reporting**:

- Ability to track and report Quality KPIs and support MIS reporting.
- Strong data management and documentation abilities.
- **Interpersonal & Organizational Skills**:

- Ability to multitask and coordinate with multiple departments.
- Strong proactive mindset with good interpersonal and training skills.

**Working Conditions**:

- May require working in manufacturing environments with exposure to noise, moving machinery, or other industrial conditions.
- Shift work and extended hours may be required during high production periods.
- Compliance with Cummins Safety and Quality policies is mandatory.

**Job** Quality

**Organization** Cummins Inc.

**Role Category** On-site

**Job Type** Shop

**ReqID** 2414908

**Relocation Package** Yes