Quality Inspector - Milford, CT - 7:00-3:30pm

Thule Inc, Milford, CT

JOB SUMMARY:  The inspection of materials, purchased or produced by Thule, to determine if materials meet or exceed all specifications and requirements.  Inspection includes receiving goods, first piece, non-routine (layout) and finished goods.  Inspector will create and maintain inspection records. Inspector will perform product audit and maintain records.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain databases, records and logs in accordance with ISO/IATF standards.
• Perform incoming inspections of raw material, cartons, labels and purchased parts.
• Perform re-inspection tasks. Verifying product. 
• Update database with new revisions and requirements.
• Help create or improve and implement quality systems, processes and programs.
• Assist warehouse resolve any quality problems.
• Assist Quality Associates in assigned job functions.
• Maintain equipment in accordance to Metrology procedures and instructions.
• Update inventory status. (Q.C. Hold, RTV, Rework, etc.).
• Conduct audits of kitting / packing.
• Perform audits of customer orders/shipments to verify all items are present and packaged to prevent damage during shipping.
• Conduct product audits of finished goods, RMA/Repack and OE Kitting areas at EDC warehouse.
• Review, disposition of RMA / repack area product – both visual inspection and system movements.
• Other functions as required and assigned by supervisor.

 POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years experience or equivalent work experience in the inspection and/or quality profession.
• Strong understanding of inspection methods and techniques and understanding and implementation of receiving goods sampling, auditing techniques
• Basic quality tools – calipers, pin gages, micrometers, visual inspection
• Must be mechanically proficient including the use of basic hand and power tools.
• Computer literate in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Computer literate in ERP system
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Thule is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe in strong team work both within your own team but also across teams. We strive to be an open and curious organization, sharing our knowledge and inspiring one another. Within Thule Group you will find people who have a passion for the products we make and the outdoor company we are. We share the same values and we like to have fun. All of our employees have a joint responsibility to maintain that spirit and contribute to it.

About Thule Group

Thule is a global sports and outdoor company. We offer high-quality products with smart features and a sustainable design that make it easy for people across the globe to live an active life. Under the motto Bring your life — and with a focus on consumer-driven innovation and long-term sustainability — we develop, manufacture and market products within the product categories Sport & Cargo Carriers (roof racks, roof boxes and carriers for transporting cycling, water and winter sports equipment, and rooftop tents mounted on a car), Active with Kids & Dogs (car seats, strollers, bike trailers, child bike seats and dog transport), RV Products (awnings, bike carriers and tents for RVs and caravans) and Bags & Mounts (backpacks, luggage and performance mounts).

Thule Group has about 2,800 employees at nine production facilities and 35 sales offices worldwide. The Group’s products are sold in 138 markets and in 2024, sales amounted to SEK 9.5 billion.

www.thulegroup.com