Quality Control Technician

Quality Control TechnicianA Growing Performance Racecar Manufacturer | Direct HirePlainfield, IN (onsite) About the OpportunityOur client designs and builds high-performance racecars, and every part that goes into a vehicle has to perform flawlessly under real racing conditions. As the company grows, leadership is investing in a dedicated Quality Control Technician to help build out a quality function from the ground up - something that has historically lived informally within individual production departments. This is a true foundational hire: you won't be inheriting a rigid quality system, but you will have the chance to help shape practical, flexible processes that fit a fast-moving, prototype-driven environment. This role is intentionally hands-on and floor-based rather than a desk-bound engineering or management position. You'll spend your time inspecting real parts, catching issues before they reach vehicle assembly, and partnering with the purchasing and production teams - all while having real input into how the quality program takes shape over time. What You'll Do* Perform incoming, in-process, first-piece, final, and outgoing inspections of sourced and fabricated parts.* Verify that parts meet engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.* Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work instructions, and inspection plans.* Identify, segregate, and document nonconforming materials and escalate quality concerns promptly and confidently.* Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.* Partner closely with the Buyer/Planner, suppliers, and production teams to support compliance across departments.* Assist with root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.* Help build and refine practical inspection procedures and standardized work instructions as the quality function develops.* Support internal audits and help lay the groundwork for formal quality processes, including ISO-related practices. What You Bring* Approximately 3-5 years of experience in quality inspection or manufacturing, ideally beyond entry-level visual inspection.* Confident, hands-on ability to read a print and properly use a micrometer - this is a practical must-have for the role.* Experience with inbound/incoming inspection and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.* Exposure to audits (ISO-related experience is a plus, but not required).* Working knowledge of quality terminology, nonconformance reporting, and process compliance.* A background in aerospace, medical device, food manufacturing, or another manufacturing environment with meaningful safety or quality standards is attractive - automotive or racing experience is not required.* Confidence to speak up and hold your ground when a part or process isn't right.Why You'll Love Working Here* Direct, visible impact: the parts you inspect - from throttle components to brake systems - directly affect vehicle reliability and driver safety on race day.* Ground-floor ownership: help build a quality program from scratch rather than inherit someone else's rigid system.* Cross-functional exposure: work closely with engineering, purchasing, suppliers, and production in a close-knit, collaborative environment.* Room to grow: as the quality function matures, there's real opportunity to grow your role and influence alongside it.* A fast-paced, prototype-driven culture built around a shared passion for performance and precision - no two days look exactly the same. 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