Quality Inspector

*Build What Powers Industry* At Pearse Bertram+, we help manufacturers bring ideas to life. As a trusted provider of contract manufacturing, automation solutions, engineering expertise, and industrial components, we partner with customers across a wide range of industries, including medical and life sciences, food and beverage, defense, industrial automation, test and measurement, and automotive. For generations, our success has been built on a simple principle: delivering exceptional value through technical expertise, quality solutions, and long-term customer partnerships. What began as a fluid power distribution company has evolved into a full-service manufacturing and engineering organization serving customers throughout New England and beyond. *Why Join Pearse Bertram+?* · Make an Impact – Contribute to projects that support some of the world's leading manufacturers and innovative organizations. · Grow Your Career – Work alongside experienced professionals in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, operations, and business support functions. · Collaborate as One Team – We believe our greatest strength is our people. Teamwork, innovation, and a customer-first mindset drive everything we do. · Solve Real-World Challenges – Every day presents opportunities to improve processes, develop creative solutions, and help customers succeed. · Join a Stable Organization – With decades of industry experience and a reputation built on trust and service, we continue to grow while staying true to our core values. *Our Culture* At Pearse Bertram+, we foster a culture of respect, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus. We value employees who are curious, driven, and passionate about making a difference. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow in an environment that values your ideas and recognizes your achievements. *Join Our Team* If you're looking for an opportunity to be part of a company that combines innovation, expertise, and a commitment to excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Explore our current openings and discover how you can help shape the future of manufacturing, semi-conductors, and engineering with Pearse Bertram+. *SUMMARY* To perform incoming and final inspection to ensure that shipped product fulfills all customer specifications and quality requirements. To work within the Pearse Bertram quality system to maintain customer expectations to their requirements and follow through with any customer and internal related quality concerns. *JOB DUTIES* · Audit and monitor quality requirements in accordance with the company quality assurance policies and customer specifications. · Perform incoming, in-process and final inspection of subassemblies and final assemblies of a variety of electro-mechanical systems, incoming components, and/or raw materials. · Track corrective and preventive actions from both customers and vendors. · Read and interpret specifications of parts & prints relating to incoming and final inspections. · Take photos for Streamline to document a build sequence, inspection procedure, damaged part and/or for shipment verification. · Manage Streamline build photos by downloading them into proper files and allocating them to work instructions digitally so details are maintained and accessible via the Intranet. · Draft Material Rejection Report (MRR) for internal rejections and move to nonconforming shelf per procedure. · Build inspection detail criteria for jobs into the work instruction. · Gather inspection details for product designated as needing incoming inspection and keep log book of part requirements up to date. · Revise work instructions as well as maintain index on intranet and file obsolete copy when done editing. · Follow RMA procedure by updating RMA status on intranet once inspected. · Request prints from vendors, customers and/or salesmen for both new applications and revision changes. · Work with other company personnel to resolve inspection questions. Communicate with Engineers and Salesmen to ensure schematics are in compliance with the final product. · Collect data, document and file Inspection Record Sheets (IRS). · Document information on the computer in various databases and other internal programs. · Deliver finished assemblies and kanban cards from Streamline to Warehouse/Packaging or to kanban/stock locations. · Promote companywide quality improvement efforts. · Evaluate and develop improved techniques for the control of quality. · Maintain excellent housekeeping standards in assigned work areas and shared spaces by cleaning workstations, properly storing tools and materials, and keeping aisles, walkways, and common areas clear and safe at all times. · Perform other related duties as required and assigned. *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* · Experience in Quality Assurance combined with a demonstrated track-record of accomplishments as a Quality Assurance Specialist with satisfying customers. · Experience with Quality System rules, regulations including planning and implementation. · Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and superior organizational abilities. · Ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment essential. · Excellent time management skills. · Need to be proficient in Microsoft office applications Word, Excel & PowerPoint. · Experience working with Lean tools in a manufacturing environment highly recommended. · Experience reading Electrical & Pneumatic prints a plus. · Experience working with in an ISO 9001 quality system a plus. *PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS* · Ability to lift 50-70 lbs. · Frequently stands, walks, stoops, crouches, climbs, pushes and pulls. · Work environment subject to seasonal temperature variation. *Benefits and Compensation Information:* Pearse Bertram works diligently to provide outstanding benefits for our team of hard-working employees as well as to attract and retain the best of the best in the field. Benefit options include: · Choice of HDHP w/HSA or PPO health plan packages. · Available dental and vision insurance plans. · Short-term disability covered by Pearse Bertram. · Available life, accident and supplemental insurance coverages. · Generous paid time off (PTO) program. · Immediate vesting in 401(k) Retirement savings plan with generous company match. · Gym reimbursement program. · Employee Referral Program. · Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) · Year-round monthly company events. · Opportunities for advancement. _This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time._ Pearse Bertram provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Experience: * Quality inspection: 3 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: * Bloomfield, CT 06002 (Required) Work Location: In person