Production Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Production Quality Inspector is responsible for performing incoming and in-process inspections, maintaining accurate inspection records, documenting nonconformities, and supporting customer or resident inspector activities. The role ensures that production activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and applicable engineering changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection of purchased parts and materials in accordance with approved inspection criteria and project requirements.
• Conduct in-process inspections for carbody, truck/bogie, and related manufacturing processes.
• Record inspection results, identified defects, and nonconforming conditions in the applicable inspection logbook or quality tracking system.
• Prepare, review, and maintain inspection records, inspection reports, and quality certificates or related documentation.
• Issue Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) when required and track corrective actions through closure.
• Witness and support inspections conducted by customer representatives, resident inspectors, or other authorized parties.
• Verify applicable drawings, specifications, work instructions, and approved revision status prior to and during inspection activities.
• Confirm implementation status of engineering and design changes affecting inspected products or processes.
• Communicate quality issues to Quality, Production, Engineering, and other relevant functions and support timely resolution.
• Maintain traceable, complete, and accurate quality records in accordance with project and company requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing inspection, drawings, specifications, and quality documentation.
• Ability to use standard inspection and measuring tools as required by the assigned process.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• Technical education or coursework in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience in rail vehicle, automotive, heavy manufacturing, or transportation-related industries is preferred.

Experience:  Two to three years of relevant inspection, manufacturing quality, or production experience is recommended.

Language Preference:  Korean language capability is preferred.