Quality Control Assembly Inspector - 174858 - 175813

About the role

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Quality Control Assembly Inspector to join a leading energy and engineering organization onsite in Oak Ridge, TN. The assembly inspector will support advanced manufacturing operations while ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of mission-critical mechanical assemblies. This job opens for applications on October 13th, 2026 and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: quality control, inspector, inspection, assembly, mechanical inspection, electromechanical, GD&T, precision management, manufacturing quality, calibration, dimension, CMM, Coordinate Measuring Machine

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections on mechanical and electromechanical assemblies using precision measurement tools.
• Verify critical dimensions, torque requirements, labeling, traceability, and workmanship against specifications and inspection plans.
• Identify, document, and communicate defects while maintaining accurate quality and compliance records.
• Support calibration activities, measurement system verification, and inspection tool maintenance.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and quality teams to ensure assemblies meet requirements before release and to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma + 5 years of experience in mechanical assembly, quality inspection, manufacturing, or related.
• Experience with CMM, hands‑on manufacturing, using measurement equipment, and assembly or dimensional inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and understand basic GD&T principles.
• Knowledge of assembly processes, fastener requirements, calibration practices, and quality inspection procedures.
• Must be able to pass a government background check and hold an active Top Secret or DOE Q security clearance.

Pay

Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000

Benefits

• Cigna medical, dental, vision
• 401k
• Holidays
• Sick leave as required by law