Quality Inspector I

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.  We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality Inspector will be responsible for maintaining quality standards by inspecting, approving, and recording the quality of incoming materials. This role will utilize various equipment to verify if materials has the correct quality and safety levels to be incorporated in the final product. The objective of this role is the prevention of poor quality materials from being utilized in our customer’s final product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Obtain incoming raw materials for inspection prior to finished product testing.
• Approve materials through material specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing rework and waste, inputting data into JD Edwards.
• Ensure measurement equipment is operating and calibrating per operating instructions; report equipment repairs as needed.
• Attain quality and organization performance goals by completing and recording results as needed.
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment and uphold all safety policies and procedures.
• Broadening knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
• Collaborate across departments to support additional warehouse functions as needed (Receiving, Putaway, Sorting, Repack, Kanban, Kitting, Shipping, etc.).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• One (1) or more years of experience in quality inspection or a related area.
• Forklift Certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience understanding and interpreting blue prints.
• Experience working in JD Edwards database.
• Experience in processing Pre Production Approval Process (PPAP) parts.
• Proficiency with various web-based software applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: Frequent Standing, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Manual Dexterity; Occasional Walking/Running, Reaching, Bending/Kneeling, Typing, Fine Dexterity, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 35lbs., and Pushing/Pulling up to 50lbs.; Seldom Sitting, Driving.
• Non-Physical Demands: Frequent Analysis/Reasoning; Occasional Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e., auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports, etc.), and Writing.
• Environmental Demands: Occasional Work Alone, Loud Noises; Seldom Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work.
• Work Schedule:  Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
• Demands/Deadlines: Little or no stress created by work, employees, or public.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.