Quality Assurance Specialist at Landscape Structures Inc.

ABOUT LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES 

Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits—of design, inclusion, and play—to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today.

Our work spans three divisions—commercial playgrounds, splash pads and shade structures—each with a shared goal to create engaging, inclusive and inspiring outdoor spaces. While headquartered in Delano, Minn., our shade division—SkyWays® by Landscape Structures—is based in Dallas, Texas, where the team supports our playground business as well as designs and manufactures industry-leading shade solutions.

SkyWays shade structures do more than protect, they define and elevate the spaces they serve. Engineered to withstand extreme heat and harmful UV rays, our innovative products can cool outdoor environments by up to 30 degrees. From playgrounds and splash pads to dog parks, amphitheaters and zoos, our versatile shade solutions bring beauty, comfort and cohesion to every outdoor setting. Bold, functional, and thoughtfully integrated, our designs don’t just offer shelter, they transform experiences.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Control Inspector will inspect products at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.

VALUES

• Innovation
• Commitment and Passion
• Integrity
• Team and Relationships

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects first article, in-process and final products by confirming product meets applicable drawings and specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; documenting and communicating rejections of unacceptable items as required in a timely manner.
• Receiving inspection of purchased products and outside processes.
• Works from blueprints, drawings, process sheets, engineering change orders and written and verbal instruction to inspect parts.
• Perform manual inspection of parts on in the shop environment.
• The ability to multi-task while accurately performing inspections on CNC manufactured and/or fabricated parts.
• Inspection of products for outside processes such as machining, plating/painting, powder coating, etc.
• Record and document inspection data in logs and computer tracking tools.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections.
• Document and generate interdepartmental forms/reports such as: Corrective Action Reports, scrap reports, non-conformance reports and any other required quality records.
• Ensure that all instruments and tools are calibrated, documented and recorded in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean environment and participates in 5S activities.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet control specifications and finished product standards are met. 
• Attain positive results and communication through team effort.

ATTRIBUTES

• Quality Focused
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings
• Ability to measure accurately (linear dimensions)  
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide (Lbs., Ft. Inch.)
• Read and understand schematics and blueprints
• Ability to read basic blueprints and weld symbols

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 4 years of QC experience in a Manufacturing environment/Lead or supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years recent experience working in Quality Control Welding environment.
• Must have experience using manual inspection equipment (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gages, tape measures, etc.).
• Experienced Quality Management System such as ISO9001:2015.
• Good knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).
• Must have advanced blueprint reading skills. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, material lists and inspection standards.
• Working knowledge AISC and AWS D1.1 code requirements for welding, inspection and testing preferred.
• CWI/CAWI preferred 

This position is not eligible for immigration/Visa sponsorship

Landscape Structures is an equal opportunity employer.