Quality Inspector – Weekend Night Shift
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA
Quality Inspector - Weekend Night Shift
Location: Dover, NH
Schedule: Saturday & Sunday, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Shift Differential:
10% weekend shift differential
Q LLC is looking for an experienced Quality Inspector to join our weekend night shift inspection team at our manufacturing facility in Dover, New Hampshire.
This is a hands-on inspection role supporting the manufacture of high-precision components and assemblies. We are looking for someone who knows their way around a CMM, understands GD&T, and can confidently inspect complex machined parts without needing constant supervision.
You will perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections while working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to keep production moving and ensure our products meet Q's quality standards and customer requirements.
What You’ll Do- Perform first-article, in-process, and final dimensional inspections of precision-machined and fabricated components.
- Operate CMM equipment to inspect complex part features and verify conformance to engineering drawings, models, and specifications.
- Set up, align, and execute CMM measurement programs and accurately document inspection results.
- Apply GD&T principles to evaluate features including true position, profile, concentricity, runout, and other geometric requirements.
- Use conventional inspection equipment including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, surface plates, optical comparators, thread gauges, and other precision measurement tools.
- Perform visual inspections for surface finish, workmanship, cosmetic requirements, and overall part quality.
- Complete inspection reports, travelers, nonconformance reports, and other required quality documentation.
- Identify and document nonconforming material and support MRB and corrective action activities when necessary.
- Work directly with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve inspection issues and minimize production delays.
- Follow Q's calibration procedures and ensure inspection equipment and gauges are properly maintained and within calibration.
- Support first-article inspections, audits, customer inspections, and AS9100 activities as needed.
- 3+ years of quality inspection experience in precision machining, aerospace, defense, firearms, or a similar manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on CMM experience with the ability to independently set up and execute inspections.
- Strong understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5.
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, material certifications, and inspection documentation.
- Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, surface plates, thread gauges, and other conventional metrology equipment.
- Experience working within an AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management system.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately document inspection results.
- Ability to work independently and make sound quality decisions during the weekend night shift.
- Must be able to consistently work the Saturday and Sunday schedule.
- Must be a U.S. Person
, as defined by applicable ITAR requirements.
- Experience with Zeiss CMMs and Calypso software
. - CMM programming experience, including programming from CAD models.
- Experience completing AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
- ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or similar certification.
- Experience supporting customer or government source inspections.
- Experience inspecting components manufactured from 17-4 PH stainless steel, titanium, and other high-performance materials.
- Experience with 1
Factory, DISCUS, or similar inspection and quality management software.
This position works on-site in a temperature-controlled…
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