1st Shift Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Inspector

Key Responsibilities

Build the Foundation

• Support the development and setup of the quality laboratory for production and customer-part validation. 
• Assist in the selection, implementation, and validation of testing equipment and inspection procedures for new products. 
• Integrate new quality equipment and continuously improve laboratory processes to meet operational and customer requirements. 
• Help establish quality standards, inspection methods, and best practices to support production readiness. 

Quality Inspection

• Perform detailed inspections to verify products meet customer specifications and quality requirements. 
• Accurately document measurement results and inspection findings. 
• Support production teams in identifying, analyzing, and resolving quality deviations. 
• Participate in corrective and preventive action activities to improve product quality and process performance. 

Quality & Laboratory Leadership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all operational quality control activities within the laboratory. 
• Ensure the quality lab is fully prepared to support production requirements, including: 
• CMM programming and operation (Zeiss, Hexagon, or similar systems) 
• Availability and readiness of gauges and measurement equipment 
• Preparation and validation of fixtures through Measurement System Analysis (MSA) 
• Conduct capability studies, including Cmk and Cpk analysis, to evaluate process performance. 
• Perform full PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) measurements and documentation. 
• Manage periodic gauge inspections and ensure all measurement devices remain available and compliant. 
• Coordinate calibration, maintenance, and repair activities for inspection equipment and measurement systems. 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.