Quality Inspector

Job Description

Title : Quality Inspector
Location : Winston Salem, NC
Hire Type : Contract to Hire
Shift : 2nd, Mon - Fri, 3pm to 11pm OR 3rd shift,11PM - 7:30AM (Sunday - Thursday, some Fridays for OT)
Target Hourly Rate : $19.00 plus $2 shift differential
Benefits : As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Summary: Support manufacturing operations by performing product inspections, process audits, and quality monitoring activities throughout production. This role is responsible for verifying products meet specifications, maintaining quality records, and helping identify opportunities for process improvement while gaining broad exposure to products and manufacturing processes.

Job Duties:

• Perform inspections and audits on components, subassemblies, and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards and specifications
• Monitor production processes and document defects or quality concerns during assembly operations
• Support quality-related projects and initiatives as assigned
• Complete audit reports and communicate findings to quality leadership and production teams
• Maintain required quality documentation, including inspection records, change control documents, build records, and related reports
• Assist departments with troubleshooting quality-related issues and process concerns
• Conduct internal quality system audits
• Review and utilize engineering drawings, inspection plans, work instructions, and other technical documentation required for inspections
• Work closely with production personnel to ensure quality, accuracy, and safety standards are met

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 0-1 year of experience in manufacturing, inspection, or quality-related work
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Completion of customer- or product-specific training requirements as needed

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Amy Badal
National Account Manager

Amy is a National Account Manager at Sterling Engineering with 13 years of recruiting experience, specializing in manufacturing, engineering, and skilled trades recruitment. She has spent 10 years with Sterling, supporting clients across a variety of industrial and technical environments.

Amy focuses on recruiting for manufacturing operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, supply chain, and leadership-level positions. Her experience allows her to understand the needs of both candidates and hiring teams, helping create strong matches that align with technical requirements, career goals, and culture fit.

Amy is passionate about building long-term relationships with candidates and clients. She enjoys working in fast-paced recruiting environments where communication, problem-solving, and a clear understanding of operational needs are critical to making successful placements.

Known for her straightforward, responsive, and relationship-driven approach, Amy supports a smooth hiring process from start to finish while helping people and organizations move forward with confidence.

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About Winston Salem, NC

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