Quality Control / Mechanical Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Control / Mechanical Inspector

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Quality Control / Mechanical Inspector to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for inspecting incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, purchase requirements, workmanship standards, and established quality procedures.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in a manufacturing quality environment, strong mechanical inspection skills, and the ability to accurately interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements. This role requires someone who is organized, analytical, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection of raw materials, customer-supplied materials, components, and returned products.
• Conduct first-piece/start-up, in-process, and final inspections to verify product conformity.
• Inspect finished products using established inspection procedures, drawings, specifications, and job documentation.
• Perform dimensional and mechanical inspections using precision measuring equipment, including:
• • Micrometers
  • Vernier/digital calipers
  • Height gauges
  • Dial indicators
  • Ring and plug gauges
  • Optical comparators/CMM a plus
  • Electronic balances and other testing equipment
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, manufacturing procedures, schematics, wire lists, and GD&T requirements.
• Identify defects, dimensional variations, workmanship issues, and other non conformances.
• Record inspection measurements and test results accurately and maintain complete quality documentation.
• Perform statistical process control (SPC) activities and record data when required.
• Communicate nonconforming product, out-of-control processes, failed tests, and other quality concerns to appropriate Quality and Manufacturing personnel.
• Work with Engineering and Manufacturing to investigate quality issues and support corrective actions and process improvements.
• Assist Engineering with experimental, validation, and other testing activities as needed.
• Support calibration activities for inspection and measurement equipment and coordinate with external calibration laboratories.
• Enter inspection and quality data into applicable manufacturing or quality management systems.
• Perform basic computer-related tasks associated with production and inspection activities.
• Maintain inspection records in accordance with established quality procedures and applicable standards.
• Follow company quality systems, procedures, and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Perform other quality-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment; 5+ years preferred.
• Strong experience using precision mechanical inspection and measurement equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) .
• Strong understanding of dimensional inspection, part workmanship, tolerances, and product specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including the ability to accurately collect, interpret, and document inspection data.
• Experience with quality documentation and good documentation practices.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and manufacturing quality processes.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Excel or similar software.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively communicating with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with optical measurement or vision inspection systems.
• Experience with Keyence or similar automated dimensional measurement systems.
• Experience with SPC and process monitoring.
• Experience supporting calibration programs and maintaining measurement equipment.
• Experience working with electromechanical, metal fabrication, stamping, machining, cable/wire assembly, or similar manufactured products.
• Familiarity with military, industry, or customer-specific manufacturing specifications and standards.