Quality Inspector

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Whelan Machine is growing, and we want YOU to join our team!

We’re proud to be part of the Department of Defense (DoD) and offer you a chance to work in an exciting, fast-paced industry.

Supporting the mission with world-class precision is at the heart of what we do.

Whelan Machineis a mission-critical supplier of high-precision machining for the U.S defense industrial base. We offer quarterly incentive pay and the opportunity to work in our new and improved 70,000-square foot facility!

Competitive pay Great benefits

Quarterly incentive paysA workplace that values YOUR skill and growth

Be part of the DoD and helping make a difference

Supporting the mission with world-class precision

Brand-new 70,000 sq. ft. facility

Our mission is to build a world-class team of skilled professionals, and we want YOU to be a part of it.

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Quality Inspector performs incoming, in-process, and final inspection of machined and fabricated components to verify conformance to engineering drawings, customer specifications, and contractual quality requirements. This role in responsible for maintaining accurate inspection records, identifying nonconformances, and upholding the traceability and documentation standards required of a qualified defense supplier.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Inspection Activities Perform incoming inspection of raw material and purchased components against certifications, drawings, and specifications.

Conduct in-process and final inspection of machined, welded, and assembled parts using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, gauge blocks, thread/plug gauges).Operate and interpret results from a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) or other automated inspection equipment, where applicable.

Verify dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and GD&T callouts against engineering drawings and revision-controlled documents.

Review and validate Certificates of Conformance, material certs, and special process certifications (heat treat, NDT, plating, welding) for completeness and accuracy.

Documentation and Compliance Complete inspection records, travelers, and first-article inspection (FAI) reports in accordance with quality system procedures and AS9102 requirements where applicable.

Identify, tag, and document nonconforming material; initiate Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and support Material Review Board (MRB) disposition.

Maintain calibration awareness of assigned gauges and measuring equipment; flag out-of-calibration or damaged equipment for removal from service.

Support internal audits, customer source inspections, and CMMC/ITAR-related handling requirements for controlled technical data.

Maintain accurate, organized inspection records to support quality system audits and customer traceability requests.

Continuous Improvement Participate in root-cause and corrective-action (CAPA) activities related to inspection findings and recurring nonconformances.

Recommend improvements to inspection methods, sampling plans, or gauge selection to improve accuracy and throughput.

Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering to resolve dimensional or process-related issues.

Qualifications Required High  school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or technical certification in quality, machining, or manufacturing technology preferred.
2–4 years of quality inspection experience in a precision manufacturing environment; aerospace or defense inspection experience strongly preferred.

Experience with AS9100-compliant quality systems preferred.

Proficiency reading engineering…