QAQC Inspector Columbus, Ohio, United States

Western Partitions, Inc. (WPI) is a national interior and exterior contracting firm based in Ohio. Job Summary The QA/QC Inspector is responsible for performing quality assurance and quality control inspections on manufactured products prior to delivery to project sites. The role serves as the final line of quality verification, ensuring compliance with company standards, vendor quality requirements, and customer specifications while compiling and reporting quality metrics to support continuous improvement initiatives. This position collaborates closely with the Quality Manager and manufacturing teams and is located in the southern Columbus area. Key Responsibilities Quality Control Oversight: Supervise day‑to‑day quality control activities in assembly, shipping/receiving, and vendor finished goods, ensuring proper execution of in‑process and final inspections. Customer & Site Issue Resolutions: Serve as the point of contact for issues noted by customers, monitor feed‑forward customer feedback daily, procure materials, coordinate vendor needs with in‑house teams, plan shipping, partner with Project Managers for installations, and elevate issues or trends to the QA/QC Program Manager. Inspection & Calibration Management: Manage inspections within applicable jurisdictions, establish criteria and perform calibrations on measurement tools, ensure proper execution of in‑process and final inspections, input all inspections into internal and bridged systems, and rotate inspections to support operations teams. Non‑conformance & Corrective Actions: Investigate non‑conformances with the QA/QC team and support implementation of corrective actions to enhance product quality, establish inspection criteria for calibrated tool inspections, and perform calibrations on tools. Documentation & Standards: Assist in generating and maintaining documentation aligned with ISO 9001 standards, define quality standards, and ensure document control. Team & Communication Support: Support production teams in meeting quality targets and communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers. Final Approval: Serve as the last checkpoint for quality before products are released for delivery to site. Qualifications and Requirements 3+ years in QA/QC inspection or manufacturing quality roles. Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Proficiency in quality reporting tools and Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong communication skills for remote collaboration. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. Familiarity with ERP/QMS systems. Familiarity with Mechanical and Electrical Systems. Certification in quality auditing or inspection (e.g., ASQ CQI). Experience in quality control, inspection, and ISO 9001 documentation preferred. Benefits Competitive pay 401(k) retirement savings plan with match Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option Life insurance, accidental death, and disability benefits Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays WPI provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. WPI is a background screening, drug‑free workplace. This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr