Quality Inspector

Description

The Quality Inspector role offers the opportunity to ensure excellence across manufacturing and inspection processes, supporting compliance, quality standards, and customer specifications. This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality products and services while collaborating with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams. Quality Inspectors drive continuous improvement, identify non-conformances, and help create a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

This role provides hands-on experience with inspection tools, blueprints, and technical drawings, with increasing responsibility based on experience level. It offers the chance to mentor and develop team members, influence process improvements, and contribute directly to the success and efficiency of manufacturing operations.

RK Company Overview

As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers' greatest concepts into reality.

Position Summary

The Quality Inspector will be responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing and inspection activities align with established quality standards, process documentation, and customer specifications. This role plays a key part in cross-functional teams including Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams. The Quality Inspector upholds organizational performance by driving compliance, identifying non-conformances, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide overall supervision for assigned project processes, including achieving performance metrics for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Drive the application of Lean Manufacturing tools and concepts to achieve measurable and sustainable improvements for assigned project processes.
• Train, mentor, and grow production team members to build a high performing and engaged workforce.
• Supervise manufacturing personnel, ensuring alignment, engagement, development, and retention of talent.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence consistent with RK Mission Critical values.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiency and waste reduction.
• Accountable for the supervision of assigned project processes, including adherence to safety requirements, and standard work instructions.
• Coordinate with the Production Manager to provide tactical input on manufacturing support and execution.
• Participate in the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, including hazard analysis, safety procedures, and team member skill assessments.
• Perform these and other comparable related duties as instructed by the management team.

Qualifications

Quality Inspector-1:
Includes All of the above plus:

• High school diploma or GED required; additional vocational or technical training preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience, preferably in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Receives direct supervision in performing technical responsibilities.
• Familiar with basic inspection tools and techniques.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work in compliance with standard procedures.
• Understands acceptance criteria and is aware of internal and external quality expectations.
• Actively supports team goals and production timelines.
• Displays judgment and initiative in resolving issues and making recommendations.
• Willingness to contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and capable of navigating ERP systems.
• Brings energy to a team under the general supervision of an experienced professional or manager.

Quality Inspector-2:
Includes All of the above plus:

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of quality experience in manufacturing or construction,…