Incoming Quality Inspector & Calibration Coordinator

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The Incoming Quality Inspector & Calibration Coordinator is responsible for inspecting incoming materials and components, including PCBAs, machined parts, fabricated components, electrical assemblies, and instrumentation-related products, while managing the site's calibration program to ensure compliance, measurement integrity, and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections of purchased materials, components, and assemblies, including PCBAs, machined parts, fabricated components, electrical assemblies, and instrumentation-related products.
• Verify materials and products meet engineering drawings, specifications, purchase order requirements, and quality standards.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, bills of material (BOMs), and manufacturing specifications.
• Utilize measuring and test equipment such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, pin gauges, multimeters, and other inspection instruments to verify product conformity.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records within the ERP and quality management systems.
• Initiate and process non-conformance reports (NCRs), assist with containment activities, and support corrective action investigations.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve incoming material quality.
• Maintain the site calibration program to ensure all inspection, measurement, and test equipment remains compliant and available for use.
• Coordinate calibration schedules and monitor due dates to prevent overdue equipment and measurement system interruptions.
• Arrange shipment and tracking of equipment sent to approved external calibration service providers.
• Maintain calibration records, certificates, equipment databases, and traceability documentation in accordance with company and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Support internal and external quality audits related to incoming inspection, calibration, and quality system compliance.
• Track inspection and calibration performance metrics and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Expectations

• 3-5+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience inspecting machined parts, fabricated components, electronics, PCBAs, or electrical assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and electrical schematics.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems for quality, inventory, or production transactions.
• Experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, pin gauges, and multimeters.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 quality management system requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to make objective acceptance and rejection decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Suppliers.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines.
• Experience managing or supporting calibration programs is preferred.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, process analyzers, gas chromatographs, or automation products is a plus.
• Associates or technical degree in Engineering or related field preferred.

We offer

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers