Quality Inspector

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Incoming Inspection: Inspect received materials against drawings and specifications, and release conforming material to stock.
• In-Process and Final Inspection: Perform in-process and final inspections of mechanical and electromechanical assemblies to verify conformance to workmanship standards.
• Production Escalation Response: Serve as the first point of contact for quality issues raised by assemblers, assessing the part at the station and determining immediate containment.
• Issue Triage: Determine whether an escalation is resolved on the floor or requires engineering support, and coordinate the path forward with the relevant team.
• Dimensional Verification: Verify dimensions using precision measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and dial indicators.
• Drawing Interpretation: Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and specifications to establish inspection criteria.
• Material Disposition: Place nonconforming material on quality hold and route to MRB with supporting measurement data.
• MRB Participation: Participate in weekly material review board meetings and present dispositions for open quality holds.

Job requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus 3+ years in a manufacturing quality role; ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) preferred
• Working knowledge of GD&T to establish inspection criteria from a drawing
• Familiarity with sampling-based lot acceptance, including inspection of both machined components and electromechanical assemblies
• Able to describe a quality issue in writing — scope, quantity affected, containment taken — clearly enough for production to act on immediately
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally