Quality Inspector

Paramount Extrusions Company is a high-end, tight tolerance aluminum extrusion specialist known for pushing boundaries and shaping the exceptional. Our attention to precision and relentless commitment to customer success allows us to transform the most intricate concepts into reality. With world-class expertise and our unique indirect extrusion process, Paramount enables customers to achieve their boldest ideas more cost-effectively and efficiently. From design to extrusion, and fabrication to finishing, our turnkey suite of solutions caters to the needs of any project.

With skills forged by 70 years of crafting profiles that defy convention, our focus goes beyond the technical aspects of extrusion to the application’s ultimate success.

Reports To: Quality Supervisor

The Quality Inspector is responsible for verifying that raw materials, in-process products, and finished products consistently meet customer requirements, engineering specifications, company quality standards, and the requirements of the Quality Management System (QMS). This role performs inspections throughout the manufacturing process to identify nonconforming material, support product conformity, maintain accurate inspection records, and ensure only acceptable products proceed to the next operation or shipment.

The Quality Inspector works closely with Production, Engineering, Customer Service, and Quality personnel to promote defect prevention, process consistency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain a safe work environment by identifying and reporting unsafe conditions or hazards.
• Follow all applicable company policies, customer requirements, and Quality Management System (QMS) procedures.
• Maintain professionalism through punctuality, teamwork, and effective communication.
• Perform receiving, in-process, first-piece, final, and other required inspections in accordance with inspection plans, customer specifications, engineering drawings, and documented procedures.
• Conduct daily inspections to verify production complies with customer requirements and company quality standards.
• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections using approved inspection methods and measuring equipment.
• Verify product identification, material traceability, labeling, and documentation throughout the manufacturing process.
• Ensure only conforming material proceeds to subsequent operations or shipment.
• Verify inspection activities are completed using current engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and approved revisions.

• Complete and maintain accurate inspection records, First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), inspection logs, nonconforming material reports, concessions, and quality documentation.
• Conduct and document First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to verify initial production meets all applicable requirements.
• Process Returned Material Authorizations (RMAs), including inspection, documentation, disposition support, and coordination of corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records supporting product traceability, inspection history, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure quality records are complete, legible, accurate, and retained according to document control requirements.

• Identify, document, and report nonconforming material or products immediately.
• Ensure nonconforming material is properly identified, segregated, and controlled in accordance with company procedures.
• Notify the Quality Supervisor of quality concerns requiring escalation.
• Support root cause investigations and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities.
• Verify corrective actions have been implemented and are effective when assigned.

• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Customer Service, Shipping, and other departments to resolve quality issues.
• Provide guidance to production personnel regarding inspection requirements, quality standards, and acceptance criteria.
• Support customer quality inquiries, product concessions, deviations, and quality documentation requests.
• Assist with customer, internal, and certification audits as requested.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving inspection effectiveness, and…