Quality Inspector I 

LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 7318 | JOB GRADE:11  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at www.KnorrBrake.com!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Quality Inspector I perform repetitive and routine inspections, checks, tests and sampling procedures of standard parts, units, equipment, or materials.

Essential Functions:

•  Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with company's rules and policies.

•  Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations.  Be energy conscious, if applicable.

•  Must understand and comply with applicable standards. ( i.e.: ISO 9001, ISO 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AAR, and CMMI).

•  Maintain and safeguard business records.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Additional Essential Functions:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Good reasoning skills are required as well as knowledge of Knorr/Merak/IFE/Microellectrica documentation and specifications.

2. Assist with or conduct process audits, customer PSI (Source Inspections), First Article Inspections (FAI).

3. This position requires the ability to verify and document activities both on paper form as well as utilizing computer software such as Word, Excel, Windchill and SAP.

4. Proper selection and use of precision measuring tools and equipment is required.

5. Determines whether product is acceptable or rejected, initiates rejection notices (NCRs), and maintains accurate written records of the inspections performed, including the results.

Technical Competencies:

1. Working knowledge of GD&T

2. Blueprint reading

3. Thorough understanding of measurement techniques & tools

4. Ability to read and understand complex instructions.

Core Competencies:

1. Computer proficiency

2. Ability to work individually and within a team.

3. Critical thinking and problem solving.

Work Environment:

The employee will be exposed to shop floor conditions, i.e., noise, heat, cold, dust/dirt etc.  The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience:

• 3-5 Years Relevant Experience

What does Knorr Brake Company have to offer you?

- Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary life, Disability and other Supplemental coverages
- Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free corporate passes to the Baltimore Zoo and Aquarium
- Free gym membership
- Additional discounts include cellular, auto, theme park & attraction tickets, local restaurants, bank partnerships, etc.
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid “KBC Cares” Volunteer Time Off
- 12 company-paid holidays (includes full week between Christmas and New Year’s)
- Monthly employee welfare events and corporate outreach (Crab Feast, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Chili Cook-Off, etc.)

Knorr Brake Company LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.