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Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) is an international engineering company headquartered in Chicago, IL, with over 6,500 employees worldwide. Since being established in 1946 as a single-product manufacturer, Methode has since expanded its business into industrial design, manufacturing & distribution and professional services. Our company’s vision is to utilize our technical capabilities to deliver unique, turnkey solutions that provide genuine value for our customers and its shareholders. As a global developer of custom engineered, application specific products and solutions, we are able to bring our innovative technologies closer to the customers and markets we serve. Methode’s business is managed on a segment basis, with those segments being, Automotive, Medical, Industrial and Interface. The Company has components in the primary end markets of the automotive, Big Data, white goods, aerospace & defense, consumer electronics and healthcare industries. For additional information, www.methode.com.

The Plating Quality Inspector will be responsible for implementing quality controls within the plating/coating department to ensure the plating process is consistent and that components from assembly meet plating quality requirements. This role supports manufacturing, engineering, quality, and will offer continuous improvement insights to business processes.

Position Responsibilities:

Review incoming materials for plating processes while verifying control processes which may include period testing

Work from blueprints and plating/coating specifications to complete visual part inspections

Use inspection instruments and test methods to ensure parts meet customer requirements

Maintain and monitor operating conditions of plating lines and chemical processes throughout the plating area

Perform quality control activities to ensure consistent processes through observation, testing, verifying conformance, and reporting technical aspects of assigned plating process/project

Inspect parts based on lot size requirements, verify test results and complete necessary required documentation

Develop and prepare work instructions, procedures, policies, forms and other QMS documentation

Generate and maintain corrective action/preventative action (CAPA) documentation and complete follow-up activities until closure

Collaborate with Plating team, Lab Technician and Production to resolve quality issues to ensure timely completion of corrective actions while actively safeguarding calibrated equipment

Demonstrate ownership, initiative and accountability for special projects

Support Quality Systems and NADCAP audits to help maintain certifications

Follow all company safety policies, procedures and protocols

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

2+ years of quality inspection experience including plating and surface finishing related field/work experience

Experience or the ability to learn measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, gauges as required

Demonstrated analytical skills and time management

Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and oral

Experience and understanding of NADCAP and Aerospace/AS9100/ISO 9000 experience preferred

Knowledge of metal fabrication processes including, punching, forming, deburring, powder coating a plus

Understanding of LEAN manufacturing methods and techniques a plus

Experienced MS applications with ERP program a plus

Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

How We Protect Employees and Candidates:

The safety of our employees and our candidates is paramount as we manage through the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to closely monitor the evolving situation and we appreciate your understanding and flexibility with any related changes to our work processes.

We have implemented the following to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our offices and facilities including:

Individual offices or widely spaced workstations; temperature checks, COVID-19 testing, regular cleaning, masks and hand sanitizer.

Temporary work from home options based on position.

Suspension of non-essential travel.

Virtual interviews via phone/video and remote onboarding/training, where feasible.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: EEO Poster, if you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@methode.com or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.