Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Location:

Manchester, CT

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Our client is a well-established precision manufacturing company specializing in the design and production of custom tooling, fixtures, gages, and precision-machined components. With decades of experience serving a diverse customer base, the company has built a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, technical expertise, and a collaborative, employee-focused culture.

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to ensure all tooling, fixtures, gages, and precision-machined components meet customer specifications and the highest quality standards. This individual will perform first article, in-process, and final inspections using a variety of precision measuring equipment while working closely with machinists, programmers, engineers, and management to maintain product quality throughout the manufacturing process. The ideal candidate has experience inspecting close-tolerance machined components, interpreting engineering drawings, and applying GD&T principles.

• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections on precision-machined tooling, fixtures, gages, and custom components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, customer specifications, and CAD-generated prints.
• Inspect complex parts using precision measuring equipment, including:
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Height Gages Micrometers Calipers Bore Gages Pin Gages Thread Gages Optical Comparator Surface Plate Inspection Equipment
• Verify dimensional accuracy, geometric tolerances, surface finishes, and overall conformance to specifications.
• Read and interpret Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Complete first article inspection reports, in-process documentation, and final inspection records.
• Identify nonconforming material and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers, and production personnel to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing processes.
• Maintain inspection records and ensure traceability of quality documentation.
• Verify calibration status of inspection equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Follow established quality procedures and maintain a safe work environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of quality inspection experience within a precision machining, tooling, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience inspecting tight-tolerance machined components.
• Proficiency using precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with CMM inspection is highly preferred.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Experience inspecting tooling, fixtures, gages, molds, or prototype components.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• First Article Inspection (FAI) experience.
• Experience with corrective actions and root cause analysis.
• General understanding of CNC machining processes including milling, turning, grinding, and EDM.

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stable, growing manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work on challenging, high-precision manufacturing projects
• Professional development and long-term career growth