Quality Inspector

Job Summary

The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing quality assurance and quality control inspections on manufactured products prior to delivery to project sites. This role serves as the final line of quality verification, ensuring compliance with company standards, vendor quality requirements, and customer specifications. The position will also compile and report quality metrics to support continuous improvement initiatives. This role collaborates closely with the Quality Manager and manufacturing teams.

This role is in the southern Columbus area.

• Quality Control Oversight: Supervise day-to-day quality control activities in the following areas:
  • assembly, shipping/receiving, vendor finished goods, ensure proper execution of in-process and final inspections
• Customer & Site Issue Resolutions: Serve as a point of contact (POC) for issues noted by customers. Monitor infeed customer feedback daily to help provide rapid response to needs on installation sites.
  • procure materials, coordinate vendor needs with in-house teams, coordinate shipping, partner with Project Managers if installation is required, elevate issues or trends to the QAQC Program Manager
• Inspection & Calibration Management: Manage inspections within applicable jurisdictions, establish criteria and perform calibrations on measurement tools, ensure proper execution of in-process and final inspections, input all inspections into internal and bridged systems, perform inspections in rotation to support operations teams.
• Non-conformance & Corrective Actions: Investigate non-conformances in collaboration with the QAQC team, support implementation of corrective actions to enhance product quality, establish inspection criteria for calibrated tool inspections, perform calibrations on tools.
• Documentation & Standards: Assist in generating and maintaining documentation aligned with ISO 9001 standards, define quality standards and ensure document control.
• Team & Communication Support: Support production teams in meeting quality targets, communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers.
• Final Approval: Serve as the last checkpoint for quality before products are released for delivery to site.

• 3+ years in QA/QC inspection or manufacturing quality roles.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in quality reporting tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to be on your feet and mobile for a large portion of the day.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Familiarity with ERP/QMS systems.
• Familiarity with Mechanical and Electrical Systems.
• Certification in quality auditing or inspection (e.g., ASQ CQI).
• Experience in quality control, inspection, and ISO 9001 documentation preferred.

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, accidental death, and disability benefits
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

WPI provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

WPI is a background screening, drug-free workplace.