<p>Work under general direction of Quality Management with minimum supervision. Perform dimensional and visual inspection of complexin-process and completed machines, cast, molded and fabricated parts.</p> <p>Frequently work to tolerances of .0001 or more, using complex inspection equipment and other such items as tool maker's microscope, coordinate measuringmachine, rotary table, and sine plate. Interpret and inspect to engineering drawings, specifications and other approved work documents for such characteristics as functional testing as dimensional configuration, hardness, surface roughness, visual appearance and completion ofrequired operations; records inspection results and completes required paperwork.</p> <p>Record inspection results and complete required documentation. May occasionally be required to inspect templates, jigs, fixtures and gauges. Report discrepancies or conditions that would result in defective products.</p> <p>Coordinate with product and quality assurance engineers to communicate and explain non-conforming conditions and obtain necessary corrective action; may work with customer inspector during concurrent inspections. May be required to plot measurements on control charts and histograms. Interpret and use company/customer specified sampling plans. Assist in formulating and reporting recommendations for correction of process to eliminate or reduce percentage of defects.</p> <p>Instruct and guide lower level inspection personnel as required. Maintains certification documents control. Provide input to improve the material/fabrication incoming-to-line process. May be required to participate in improvement activities.</p>