Quality Assurance Inspector I

Gleason Cutting Tools Corporation, 1351 Windsor Road, Loves Park, Illinois, United States of America

Rockford, IL, USA

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM

With more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries.

Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know:
We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded. We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.

• Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) match
• Flexible scheduling options available in some departments
• NYS Certified Apprenticeship Program
• Shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Formal and informal development opportunities.

Working under the general supervision of the Quality Supervisor and the Quality Assurance Lead Technician, the Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for performing action-oriented duties and tasks, focused on maintaining high standards of production quality at Gleason Cutting Tools.

The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, and extensive knowledge of quality standards and inspection processes. The Quality Assurance Inspector will also support Quality Assurance (QA) activities of the company’s Continual Improvement, Environmental, Lean and Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001- 14001).

• Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of materials, products, and components to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Record and report defects, inconsistencies, and issues found during inspection.
• Ensure products meet the required functionality, safety, and performance standards.

• Ensure the calibration and maintenance of inspection tools and instruments are functioning correctly prior to use to ensure their accuracy and reliability within the inspection areas.
• Continuously evaluate, standardize and improve QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Develop and enforce best practices for QA activities to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining high-quality standards.

• Maintain detailed inspection records and results.
• Document and report any defects or non-conformities.
• Investigate and analyze defects or quality issues to determine root causes and work with relevant teams to implement corrective actions.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to Supervision based on inspection results and findings.
• Working on MGR inspections within the metallurgical laboratory

• Collaborate with production, engineering, and Supervisory teams to ensure that quality goals are met, and product delivery deadlines are adhered to.
• Communicate with stakeholders to address quality issues and provide updates on testing progress.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and root cause analyses to ensure product quality.

• Ensure all products meet quality standards and comply with company, industry, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current on industry best practices, certifications, and quality-related regulations.
• Conduct internal audits and support…