Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

This role focuses on performing accurate quality inspections for electro-mechanical and electronics-based products in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The Quality Inspector interprets engineering and manufacturing drawings, uses precision inspection tools to measure parts, and documents inspection results and non-conformities to support consistent product quality.

Responsibilities

• Interpret manufacturing and engineering drawings, including reading drawing notes and understanding measurement requirements, to determine inspection criteria.
• Perform incoming inspection of parts and materials to ensure they meet specifications before release to production.
• Use precision inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gages to measure parts and verify dimensional accuracy against blueprints.
• Conduct visual inspections and use appropriate measuring tools to identify defects, non-conformities, and deviations from specifications.
• Update and maintain inspection reports and quality documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Document non-conformities clearly and completely to support corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Support quality control activities in an electronics and electro-mechanical manufacturing environment, including circuit board and PCBA inspection when applicable.
• Assist in creating and performing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) when required.
• Contribute to quality documentation activities such as PPAPs, PFMEAs, and Control Plans when needed.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to communicate inspection results and help resolve quality issues.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in quality inspection, gage calibration, or a quality technician role.
• Proven ability to interpret manufacturing and engineering drawings, including schematics and blueprints.
• Hands-on experience performing quality inspections using inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gages.
• Demonstrated ability to perform visual inspections and use measuring tools to verify parts against specifications.
• Experience measuring parts and comparing results to blueprints and documented requirements.
• Strong understanding of basic measurement principles and dimensional inspection.
• Ability to update and maintain inspection reports and quality documentation accurately.
• Experience in quality control or quality inspection within a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with electronics, including circuit board manufacturing, PCBA, or electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Exposure to or experience creating and performing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Familiarity with PPAPs (Production Part Approval Process), PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and Control Plans.
• Experience working with quality documentation in a manufacturing setting.
• Comfort working with schematics and technical documentation related to electro-mechanical systems.

Work Environment

You will work with precision inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gages, and handle components related to circuit boards, PCBA, and electro-mechanical assemblies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wheeling, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wheeling, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.