Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector – Defense & Automotive - Sterling Heights, MI

The Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet all customer, regulatory, and company quality requirements within the Defense/Aerospace distribution, Fasteners, manufacturing or Automotive sectors (Tier Suppliers).

This position serves as the primary on-site Quality representative and must be capable of independently managing quality-related activities with minimal supervision.

Reporting to a remote Quality Manager, the Quality Inspector will perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections; investigate quality concerns; manage nonconforming material; support corrective actions; and act as the local quality liaison for customers, suppliers, and internal operations.

The ideal candidate is a confident, self-motivated professional who can work autonomously, make sound decisions, and effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Strong technical inspection skills, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and excellent communication skills are essential. The successful candidate must be comfortable taking ownership of quality issues, driving resolution, and ensuring compliance with customer, industry, and organizational requirements while serving as the site's sole quality resource.

Technical & Inspection Skills

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment: Calipers, Micrometers, Height gauges, Thread gauges, Pin gauges, Torque measurement devices, and Optical comparators
• Knowledge of mechanical inspection techniques and dimensional verification
• Understanding of plating, coatings, heat treatment, material certifications, and traceability requirements
• Ability to identify workmanship defects, nonconformances, and specification deviations
• Experience performing receiving, in-process, final, and dock audits

Quality System Knowledge

• Understanding of quality standards and compliance requirements such as:
• International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001, SAE International AS9100D, and International Automotive Task Force IATF 16949

Familiarity with:

• PPAP documentation, First Article Inspection (FAI), Control Plans, PFMEA, Corrective Action processes, Nonconforming Material control and Root Cause Analysis
• Understanding of document control and record retention requirements
• Knowledge of lot traceability and serialization requirements common within defense manufacturing

Regulatory & Compliance Awareness

• Understanding of customer-specific requirements and contractual compliance
• Awareness of counterfeit parts prevention and product authenticity controls
• Knowledge of material certifications, test reports, and supplier documentation review
• Familiarity with defense-sector's expectations regarding Traceability, Configuration control, Controlled documentation and Inspection records
• Understanding defect prevention and continuous improvement methodologies

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Ability to investigate quality issues and identify trends
• Experience with Root cause analysis tools: 5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams, Pareto analysis and Risk assessment
• Ability to distinguish between isolated incidents and systemic issues
• Strong decision-making skills when dispositioning suspect material

ERP & Documentation Skills

• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for Receiving inspections, Inventory verification, Traceability and Documentation review
• Ability to complete inspection reports accurately and maintain detailed records
• Familiarity with electronic quality management systems (QMS)

Certifications (Preferred)

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
• Internal Auditor training
• GD&T certification

Position: Full-time, In-person located in Sterling Heights, MI

Work Hours: 7AM to 3:30 PM, Monday-Friday

Hourly Pay Range: $25.00-30.00 (depending upon experience)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer.

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