Quality Inspector

Location & Compensation

Buffalo, NY, 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 factors such as qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

Perform inspections in a manufacturing environment, support quality improvements, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015.

• 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 (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.

• 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 (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 communicate defects and support containment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, electrical schematics, and GD&T for accurate inspection decisions.
• Working knowledge of ISO standards and hands‑on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), inspection methods, and manufacturing quality controls.
• Ability to work effectively in a production environment, collaborating with operators, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues and maintain product quality.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and…