Source Inspector

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with over 75 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories.

Quality Source Inspectors ensure consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing good manufacturing and inspection practices and validating processes and providing accurate documentation for inspections. This position will drive continuous improvements throughout the facility through disciplined problem-solving techniques and by supporting CEC's Quality Policy, and other CEC policies and procedures and by supporting our commitment to total customer satisfaction. The Quality Source Inspector is responsible for inspecting and analyzing the more difficult electro- mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, parts, components, and/or devices with limited supervision at our supplier sites to ensure conformance to quality standards for correct assembly techniques.

• Travel to suppliers' facilities to conduct quality control inspections of materials and components
• Monitor the suppliers' quality control activities to ensure they are following established procedures and align with drawings and technical data
• When not traveling to supplier facilities, the source inspector will function as a member of the on-site Quality Inspection team
• Performs the more difficult inspection of production assemblies, subassemblies, electronic parts, components, and/or devices to assure conformance to establish standards and specifications
• Analyzes incorrect production techniques and recommends corrective action as needed
• Performs routine electrical and/or mechanical tests and measurements to the degree of accuracy and tolerance as specified on documentation
• Defines and recommends improved inspection methods and procedures
• Uses established methods, sequences, and set-ups to visually inspect in-process and completed electronic and electro-mechanical units
• Trains other inspectors and assemblers in production skills and quality standards
  Uses blueprints, assembly drawings, engineering drawings, and other specification documents to assure product conformance and maintains required documentation and records
• May be assigned inspection project responsibilities as needed
  Assists in audits of inspection systems and hardware for compliance to company quality procedures
• Participate in 3rd Party audits as necessary
• Perform final check to ensure all assemblies and detail parts are free of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and non-conformance issues
• Assist in Return Material Authorization (RMA) and Non-Conforming Material Report (NCR) processes
• Uphold the company's core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company's Code of Ethics and Conduct
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

• Requires thoroughly developed electromechanical inspection skills and knowledge normally acquired after four (4) years of related experience
• Must have prior experience and be knowledgeable about the IPC-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies
• Must be able to use Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and become proficient with CEC's ERP systems for shop applications.

SKILLS
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies
Oral Communication - listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions
Safety and Security - observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Attendance/Punctuality - is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
Formal training such as a college program in quality assurance may be substituted for an equivalent portion of job experience
Requires an understanding of quality control practices, military specs, related assembly techniques, basic electronics, and electronic schematics

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The job location will vary based on the production schedules of the suppliers. Reliable transportation for travel within the DFW Metroplex is required. Most facilities are usually temperature-controlled environments. Occasionally the work area will be in a testing area, which may not be temperature controlled. The noise level is usually moderate.

Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively "OSI") does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.

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OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.

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