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Embark on a thrilling career journey with PWR Performance Products, a true success story that began with a father and son's vision. With relentless passion and dedication, we have become a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge automotive cooling products. We are a renowned name in top-tier global motorsports, and we've grown into a powerhouse with over 550 talented staff across America, Australia, and the UK. Join our vibrant team in our state-of-the-art facility. Be part of our rapid growth, shaping the future of our traditional markets and venturing into thrilling industries such as electric, aerospace, and defence. Now is the perfect time to join us.
Why Join PWR?
- A career not just a job. We’re serious about supporting our people build fantastic careers and have a commitment to promoting from within. Multiple members of our executive team started in our entry level positions.
- Free uniforms that not only ensure a professional appearance but also eliminate the hassle and expense of maintaining a work wardrobe.
- All employees receive 50% off all PWR products. We also have great discounts across other automotive suppliers and financial wellbeing programs.
- Work with the latest and greatest technology.
- Experience PWR’s thriving and inclusive company culture, where our long-standing staff members reflect our commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment.
- We value and recognize outstanding achievements through our recognition program, which includes monetary rewards for Employee of the Year, Apprentice of the Year, Employee of the Month, and Apprentice of the Quarter.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Quality Inspection Technician to join our Internal team. As a Quality Inspection Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining our high standards of product quality. You will be the go-to person for troubleshooting quality issues, providing advanced technical expertise, and ensuring that customer requirements are consistently met. Your responsibilities will include complex inspections, quality assurance, and training junior staff.
This is a dynamic inspection environment where you will be required to multitask and effectively collaborate to ensure efficient workflow.
Specific Duties of the Role:
- Read and Understand Complex Drawings: Interpret medium to complex drawings, including a basic understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and apply this knowledge to CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) or Romer Arm programs
- Operate and Program CMM: Have a basic understanding of operating and programming the CMM for precise measurements
- Operate Romer Arm: Confidently operate the Romer Arm, providing feedback to appropriate personnel if rework is required
- Train Junior Staff: Train Quality Inspectors to reach the level of Quality Inspection Technician, ensuring they understand advanced inspection techniques and equipment use
- Manual Inspection: Perform advanced manual inspections using visual/manual measuring techniques
- Kitting Components: Gather measured components and create assembly kits based on the drawing bill of materials
- Log and Measure Components: Measure parts before and after anodizing using manual techniques, logging results in Excel
- Record Critical Measurements: Create balloon drawings and measurement tables using Bluebeam and Excel for critical dimensions and tolerances, and record measurements accordingly
- Communicate with Other Departments: Report any issues found during inspection and work with relevant departments to resolve them
- Create Certificates of Conformance: Use Word and Accentis to generate certificates of conformance
- Create Part Identification Stickers: Use Word, Accentis, and a data matrix generator to produce part identification stickers
- Work Orders: Print and manage work orders using Accentis
- Archive Documents: Scan and archive documents such as completed travel sheets, certificates of conformance, and material certificates in appropriate folders
- Compile Quality Documents: Gather and compile customer-required quality documents in the specified format
- Probe/Scan Assemblies: Use the Romer Arm and PolyWorks to probe/scan completed assemblies and save dimensional reports in customer folders
- Manual Inspection of Assemblies: Inspect completed assemblies using manual measuring techniques, borescope, and visual inspection for weld defects
- Assist Senior Quality Inspectors: Support senior quality inspectors as needed
- Maintain a Tidy Work Environment: Undertake a daily 5S routine to keep the workspace organized and efficient
Key Competencies:
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proficiency in reading and understanding complex drawings, including GD&T
- Basic understanding of operating and programming the CMM
- Confident in operating the Romer Arm and providing necessary feedback
- Ability to train junior staff to higher competency levels
- Experience with precision measuring instruments
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to read work orders and drawings
- Team player with strong time management skills
- Experience with creating quality documentation
- Competent in using measuring equipment and basic hand tools
- Respectful, flexible, and capable of making decisions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Leadership skills, including the ability to delegate tasks and motivate others
Qualifications and Skills:
- In-depth understanding of medium to complex drawings and GD&T
- Basic operation and programming skills for CMM
- Proficient use of the Romer Arm
- Strong background in quality inspection, preferably with experience in a manufacturing environment
Health and Safety:
- Ensure compliance with all WHS policies as outlined in the HR Manual and Employment Policy guide
- Participate and contribute in all WHS Toolbox meetings
- Participate in department WHS, Fire and Evacuation and Emergency training
- Demonstrate a high degree of safety awareness
If you would like to be considered, please apply via Indeed today.
PWR North America is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants based on sex, race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or other protected characteristics. It is PWR North America’s policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate based on an employee’s own ability, achievement, experience, conduct, and other legitimate business reasons.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Indianapolis, IN 46268 (Required)
Work Location: In person
