Inventory / Quality Checker

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; and act as the local quality liaison for customers, suppliers, and internal operations.
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: Knowledge of mechanical inspection techniques and dimensional verification
Understanding of plating, coatings, heat treatment, material certifications, and traceability requirements
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

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
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
Ability to investigate quality issues and identify trends
Experience with Root cause analysis tools: 5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams, Pareto analysis and Risk assessment
Strong decision-making skills when dispositioning suspect material
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)
ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
Internal Auditor training
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)
Dental insurance

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer.