Quality Inspector

Location and Compensation

Buffalo, NY
* Be part of an exciting journey as we prepare for production at our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP).

Edwards Genesee location address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013

Salary Range: $52,040 - $65,050

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.
Your role

Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections using appropriate measurement equipment to verify conformance to drawings, specifications, and customer requirements, ensuring nonconforming products are identified, contained, and escalated as required.
Record, analyze, and report inspection results; ensure accurate and timely documentation of defects, trends, and quality performance data to support decision-making and communication to relevant stakeholders.
Execute, maintain, and improve inspection standards, methods, and work instructions to ensure consistent, repeatable, and efficient inspection practices across production.
Initiate, document, and support Non-Conformance Management (NCM), including defect segregation, tagging, and participation in failure analysis, root cause investigations, and follow-up actions.
Support resolution of quality issues by participating in structured problem-solving activities (e.g., 8D, CAPA), driving containment and corrective actions, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
Maintain and verify calibration status and proper use of inspection equipment and measurement systems, ensuring compliance with calibration plans and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) requirements.
Support and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) by adhering to ISO 9001:2015 requirements, participating in internal and process audits, and ensuring compliance with procedures, standards, and documentation controls.
Drive continuous improvement in inspection, manufacturing, and supplier quality processes by identifying opportunities, supporting improvement projects, communicating results and observations to interested parties, and improving efficiency and product quality.
To succeed, you will need

The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

High school education or GED; associate degree or quality courses, seminars or certification(s) a plus.

3-5+ years in a manufacturing quality environment performing incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
Hands-on experience using precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, fluke meters, CMM) to verify conformance to drawings and specifications.
Experience performing mechanical and electrical verification activities in accordance with product requirements and defined standards.
Demonstrated ability to identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material, including support of NCM processes and defect tracking.
Participation in internal, process, and supplier audits, including preparation, execution, and closure of findings.
Application of structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, CAPA) and basic data analysis tools to support quality improvements.
Strong foundation in quality tools and methodologies, including documentation support, root cause analysis, process auditing, inspection, process definition, and continuous improvement within an ISO environment.

Working knowledge of inspection methods, measurement techniques, and acceptance criteria for mechanical and electrical components
Skilled in documenting and communicating quality data, inspection results, and findings to cross-functional teams.
Strong adherence to inspection processes, control plans, and electrical test procedures while working with production teams to…