Quality Inspector

Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector for a direct hire opportunity in Batavia, NY. This full-time, on-site role is ideal for a quality professional with strong inspection, metrology, PPAP, and CMM experience who wants to contribute to a quality-driven manufacturing environment. The Quality Inspector will help ensure components and assemblies meet engineering, customer, and industry requirements through incoming inspections, in-process inspections, first-piece inspections, dimensional layouts, gage control, and CMM operation. This is a strong opportunity for someone who takes pride in precision, documentation, continuous improvement, and supporting a zero-defect culture. This role offers a steady first shift schedule, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to work closely with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and related departments. Candidates can expect a professional workplace focused on teamwork, process improvement, product quality, and compliance with established quality and environmental standards. Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and first-piece inspections to verify product dimensions, materials, print specifications, and conformance requirements.
• Prepare inspection reports, maintain accurate quality records, and support customer and supplier PPAP dimensional layouts.
• Use precision inspection tools and metrology equipment including micrometers, plug gages, thread gages, microscopes, optical comparators, and CMM equipment.
• Support gage maintenance, calibration, control, MSA activities, process capability studies, and revision-controlled inspection plans.
• Investigate defective parts, assist with containment activities, coordinate sorting efforts, and support root cause identification.
• Participate in dock audits, process audits, GP-12, Safe Launch activities, and compliance efforts related to IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Range: $40,000 to $59,000 annually, based on experience.
• Job Type: Direct hire, full-time.
• Shift: 1st shift, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
• Location: Batavia, NY.
• Workplace Type: On-site.
• Start Date: ASAP.
• Benefits: Not specified.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Perform dimensional inspections using engineering drawings, sampling plans, inspection equipment, and metrology software.
• Complete first-piece inspections, PPAP dimensional layouts, inspection reports, and quality documentation.
• Operate and program CMM equipment while supporting calibration, gage control, and MSA activities.
• Support product containment, process audits, root cause review, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 to 5 years of quality inspection experience required.
• Experience with PPAP, gage calibration, CMM operation and programming, and metrology required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, print specifications, and dimensional requirements.
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, plug gages, thread gages, microscopes, and optical comparators.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while working independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Commitment to quality, safety, environmental standards, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems such as SAP.
• Experience with PCDMIS, Calypso, SolidWorks, Minitab, Microsoft Access, spreadsheets, email, calendar applications, and internet-based tools.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, GP-12, Safe Launch, process capability studies, and master bubble drawings.

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