Quality Inspector in Lakeville

Job Description The Career:

Are you passionate about innovation, quality, and making a difference? QA1 is looking for a talented Quality Inspector to join our team in Lakeville, Minnesota. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge products that not only meet but exceed industry expectations. As a member of the QA1 team, you’ll be responsible for inspecting incoming and in‑process parts, documenting results, and helping drive continuous improvement across our operations.

If you have a keen eye for detail, are experienced with inspection tools, and are looking for a stable career with training and development opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!

• Inspect purchased and manufactured products to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards.
• Perform detailed inspections of raw materials, components, and finished products to detect defects or deviations.
• Use precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges) to verify product dimensions and tolerances.
• Review engineering drawings and work instructions to ensure accurate inspection and documentation.
• Report non‑conformances and assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate records.
• Support the development and implementation of quality control procedures and standards.
• Stay current on industry best practices and expand quality control knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as beneficial to the success of QA1.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year in a similar capacity; with a desire to expand skills in this area.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and prints.
• Prior experience in inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, scales, etc.) with a desire to expand skills in this area.
• Ability to independently use a variety of inspection tools (i.e. micrometers, calipers, scales, tape measure, indicators).
• Demonstrable technical proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Person people want to work with.
• Excellent time management.
• Demonstrated advanced math, reading, and English communication skills.
• Comfortable with team interaction or alone under busy conditions with minimal supervision.
• Must be available and open to the idea of cross‑training and learning.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including extended standing 8-10 hours a day with occasional lifting and/or moving up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to effectively work in an environment requiring repetitive job responsibilities.
• Demonstrable strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Office products and capable of quickly training and becoming proficient with ERP system (Syteline).
• Ability to work with a diverse team.
• Verified personal and professional values aligning with QA1.

QA1 is a privately held leader in performance shocks, steering and suspension systems, chassis, rod ends and related components for the motorsports and industrial markets. With multiple U.S.

-based manufacturing facilities equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology, we are committed to delivering high‑quality products that meet the demanding standards of our customers.

Our core values:
Create Solutions, Earn It, People Centric, Do the Right Thing – guide everything we do, shaping our products, customer interactions, and internal collaborations. These principles shape a culture that provides premium performance at competitive pricing, while continuously innovating to solve complex challenges. With a focus on long‑term relationships, we prioritize customer interests and deliver reliability and credibility.

Our team of over 230 individuals includes passionate racers, automotive enthusiasts, and experts from a variety of industrial fields, fostering a dynamic and collaborative workforce who work together across multiple brands and locations to create high‑quality products and deliver great experiences for our customers. Team QA1 includes the people behind our brands:
QA1, Detroit Speed & Engineering, Speedtech Performance, Proforged
. While each brand serves a distinct purpose in the market, internally we are united by shared values,…