Quality Inspector

Position Summary

The Off-Site Inspector / Expeditor is responsible for conducting onsite inspections and monitoring manufacturing activities at supplier and subcontractor facilities to ensure compliance with Hayden Industrial's purchase order requirements, approved engineering drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and applicable industry codes and standards.

This position is also responsible for monitoring supplier manufacturing progress, expediting purchase orders, identifying potential production and delivery delays, and communicating supplier performance concerns to the Quality Manager and appropriate Hayden personnel.

The Off-Site Inspector / Expeditor serves as Hayden Industrial's representative at outside manufacturing facilities, providing direct oversight of supplier quality, manufacturing progress, and delivery commitments.

Authority and Responsibilities

The Off-Site Inspector / Expeditor has the authority and responsibility to:

• Identify and document nonconforming materials, workmanship, manufacturing processes, and quality documentation.
• Request corrective action through Hayden Industrial's established quality processes.
• Notify the Quality Manager and appropriate management personnel of quality concerns, production delays, and supplier performance issues.
• Request clarification or supporting documentation from suppliers when requirements are not being met or cannot be verified.
• Document inspection findings and provide objective evidence through reports, photographs, and supporting records.
• Escalate concerns that could affect product quality, code compliance, project schedules, or customer delivery commitments.

Limitations of Authority:

The Off-Site Inspector / Expeditor does not have the authority to:

• Provide final acceptance or approval of purchased products on behalf of Hayden Industrial unless specifically authorized.
• Approve the disposition of nonconforming materials or workmanship.
• Authorize deviations from approved engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, or customer requirements.
• Approve engineering changes or modifications to manufacturing requirements.
• Waive required inspections, testing, or documentation requirements.

Final acceptance, disposition of nonconforming products, and authorization of deviations remain the responsibility of the appropriate Hayden Industrial personnel.

Reporting and Communication

The Off-Site Inspector / Expeditor reports directly to the Quality Manager and is responsible for providing timely updates regarding:

• Supplier inspection results and outstanding quality concerns.
• Manufacturing progress and purchase order status.
• Potential supplier delivery delays and recovery schedules.
• Nonconforming materials, workmanship, and corrective action requests.
• Inspection and testing activities require Hayden's attention.
• Supplier documentation and certification requirements.

The position will coordinate with Purchasing, Engineering, Project Management, and Production as necessary to support supplier quality and delivery requirements.

Work Environment:
Non-temperature controlled environment with loud noises, dust, dirt, and metal particles that are usually associated with metal fabrication shops. All employees are required to wear personal protective equipment to include noise/hearing protection, safety glasses with side shields, (paint masks, respirator, when required) and OSHA compliant safety boots/shoes within the manufacturing facility.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing duties of this job, the employee in this position is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. This position requires walking, the ability to reach, ascend/descend ladders, bend, kneel, and stoop. The employee occasionally will lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel:
No travel is required for this position.

Benefits:
Hayden Industrial offers a generous benefits package including comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, a generous paid time off schedule, and professional development opportunities.

AAP/EEO Statement:
Hayden Industrial is an equal employment opportunity employer. Hayden Industrial recognizes and embraces federal legislation on equal employment opportunity and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. All applicants for employment and all employees will be afforded equal opportunity and treatment, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, national origin, disability status or other protected status. All employees are responsible for complying with all applicable Federal, State and Local Laws, rules and regulations regarding non-discrimination practices.