Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description Job Description Quality Assurance Inspector
2 nd and 3 rd shift
Santa Teresa, New Mexico
Position Summary
The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for ensuring that products, materials, and processes meet company quality standards and customer specifications. This position performs inspections throughout the manufacturing process, verifies compliance with engineering drawings and quality requirements, documents inspection results, and works with production personnel to identify and resolve quality issues. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of materials and finished products.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions to verify product conformity.
Utilize precision measuring instruments, including calipers, gauges, tape measures, combination squares, scales, and protractors to inspect products.
Verify dimensions, tolerances, and workmanship in accordance with quality standards and GD&T requirements.
Document inspection results accurately and maintain quality records using company computer systems.
Identify nonconforming materials or products and communicate findings to supervisors and production personnel.
Assist with investigations into quality issues and support corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable quality management systems.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and 6S activities.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned to support quality and manufacturing operations.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, including technical documentation.
Proficiency in basic mathematics.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Proficient in the proper use of measuring and inspection instruments, including combination squares, tape measures, scales, gauges, calipers, protractors, and similar equipment.
Basic computer skills with the ability to accurately enter inspection data.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to inspect materials, commodities, and manufacturing processes while understanding and interpreting GD&T drawings.
Preferred Qualifications
College coursework or technical certification in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, or a related field.
Two (2) years of experience using precision measuring instruments.
Two (2) years of experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Control inspection position.
Experience working within Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and 6S methodology.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate measuring equipment and computer systems.
Ability to perform visual inspections requiring close attention to detail.

Company Description Patsy Goodwin
6351 S Desert Blvd, Suite 211
El Paso TX 79932
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