Electronics Quality Inspector chez Nielsen-Kellerman Co

Description

The Electronics Quality Inspector is responsible for evaluating and ensuring all products associated with NK's Ambient Weather brand are meeting quality standards before making their way to customers. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Electronics Quality Inspector will inspect incoming parts and finished goods for distribution and sale, document inspection findings and work with the warehouse team to implement process improvement practices to increase product quality. The Electronics Quality Inspector will play an important role in evaluating returned goods to determine quality issues and re-circulate products for sale. 

Requirements

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Inspects and approves product by confirming specifications and conducting visual and measurement tests - rejecting unacceptable product with suggestions to resolve.  Inspections may include use of measurement tools, such as a scale, micrometer and multimeter. 
• Document inspection results by completing reports/logs, summarizing re-worked products and waste. Input data into quality database.
• Process Amazon returns, following test plans to inspect and determine if product can be resold.
• Assemble/disassemble products and parts to determine function and quality.
• Document data using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Interface with the Sage 100 or other ERP systems.
• Use pallet jack and dolly to move product throughout the warehouse. 
• Communicate with vendors any part/product defects.

Required Experience and Competencies

• High school degree or equivalent and minimum one-year related warehouse/manufacturing experience and/or training.
• In-depth knowledge of consumer electronics and their components.
• Proficient in testing products (making sure items power up, LCD segments aren't missing, wireless devices communicate within range and specifications)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, product/part specifications and product manuals. 
• Ability to document results and report outcomes.
• Must be able to communicate effectively amongst team. 
• Experienced problem solver with a focus on process/product efficiencies.
• Ability to perform investigations of product issues. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Training

Most training is on-the-job but formal education and training may be provided where appropriate and desired.

Work Location

This position works on-site at NK’s warehouse facility in Chandler, Arizona. 40-hour schedule, Monday- Friday.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Climate-controlled indoor warehouse facility. May be required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb or balance. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship. Security clearance is not required.

Benefits 

• Fully paid employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 
• Voluntary benefits include family medical, life insurance, critical care insurance, FSA dependent care and pet insurance 
• HSA with employer contribution 
• 401k with employer match to 5% 
• 9 paid holidays, one floating holiday and PTO. 

All benefits are subject to a benefit waiting period.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NK is an equal opportunity employer. NK conducts all employment-related activities in full compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and without regard to an individual’s age, color, gender, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or other legally protected category. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment including training, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits and all other aspects of employment. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

About NK

Nielsen-Kellerman is the parent company for eight brands focused on helping people succeed in their profession or passion by providing mission-critical measurements, information, insight and guidance whenever and wherever needed. Ambient Weather, Kestrel Weather, KestrelMet, RainWise, Kestrel Ballistics, MagnetoSpeed, Blue Ocean Megaphones and NK Sports are each recognized as the preeminent products for their applications from meteorology to military, firefighting to farming and rowing to research. Our products ARE us - we design them, build them, sell them, and passionately stand behind them. 

NK has been in business for over four decades and is still growing stronger. Working here offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development as well as the fun and satisfaction of being part of a successful American business. NK is a Lean enterprise committed to American manufacturing and continuous improvement of our design, production, administrative and sales processes.

NK's headquarters comprises three facilities located in Boothwyn, PA, about 30 minutes southwest of Philadelphia. Our Ambient Weather brand operates primarily from Chandler, AZ in the Phoenix suburbs. NK's work environment is informal and high-energy, and our employees' quality of life is important to us. NK has been named a Philly Top Workplace 10 times, including 2025.