Quality Control Inspector

Position Summary

Verifies conformance of purchased parts, in‑house machined parts and finished goods by:

• Reviewing part prints, specifications and developing inspection & test plans.
• Determining tools necessary to inspect parts per part print, specifications and test plan.
• Completing inspections per part print, specifications and test plan.
• Conducting visual verifications of parts per specifications.
• Clearly documenting all measurements obtained in an inspection within a test record.
• Accurately outlining any non‑conformities found in a formal failure report.
• Performs manufacturing process audits to assess conformance to appropriate documented procedures and instructions which adheres to ISO standard, and verifies controls are in‑place to maintain conformance.
• Follows all appropriate work instructions and procedures relevant to the role; recommends revisions to work instructions as deemed appropriate for process improvement.
• Actively involved in, as well as potentially leading, problem‑solving and corrective action implementation efforts.
• Coordinates daily with other inspectors and ensures on‑time completion of all QC Team tasks.
• Familiar with, and adheres to, all safety requirements.

• Education: High School/GED
• Related
  
  Experience:
  
  5 years of experience in advanced mechanical inspection of complex machined parts and performing first‑article inspections & reports.
• Communication:
  • Reading – Able to read, understand, analyze, and interpret written information.
  • Writing – Able to write clear, informative reports, including work instructions.
  • Verbal – Able to effectively communicate with all levels of individuals in a variety of situations.
  • Comprehension – Able to remember assigned tasks & due dates, strings of numbers, etc.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Intermediate PC knowledge and skills. Able to perform detailed data entry, modify documents in office software, and manage files.
• Math
  
  Skills:
  
  Intermediate math skills, able to perform basic geometry and algebra calculations to perform inspections.
• People
  
  Skills:
  
  Able to effectively communicate with other inspectors, production personnel, production leads and supervisors in other departments.
• Work Ethic:
  • Self‑Direction – able to identify required tasks and take initiative to complete them appropriately with minimal direction.
  • Organization – able to organize and manage personal priorities of assigned tasks to ensure their timely completion.
  • Task Management – able to concentrate on, and manage priority of, multiple tasks and follow through to conclusion in a timely manner.
  • Accountability – able to reason and logically report issues on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Inspection Equipment:
  • Calipers, micrometers, intra‑mic, ring & plug thread gauges, pin gauges, NPT gauges, height gauge, profilometer and other basic inspection hand tools.
  • CMM, smart scope/comparator and/or similar vision system.
  • Spring testing equipment, hardness testing equipment, surface roughness inspection equipment.
• Technical Knowledge: Able to read and understand complex part drawings and specifications; experienced with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Audit
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Able to conduct process audits based on procedures and instructions, assembly & test specifications.
  • Able to read and understand top level assembly drawings, product test specifications required to complete product audits.
  • Able to document audit findings with concise details of nonconformities, follow up and verify corrective and improvement actions to close audit reports.
• Visual Inspection
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Able to complete visual inspection tasks after understanding acceptance criteria, with attention to details and knows how to determine if result requires escalation.
  • Able to summarize and complete visual inspection reports, understands basic containment requirements and control of non‑confirming products.

• Pay Range: $27.63/hr to $46.05/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching…