Quality Inspector

Essential Functions

• Perform in-process inspections and measurements, accurately recording results in accordance with quality requirements.
• Conduct visual inspections of painted parts across all conversion lines to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Select and test products at designated stages of the Painting and Conversion Coating processes, including temperature, paint thickness, adhesion, concentration, titration, and pH testing on products and/or approved samples.
• Verify that all required paperwork, documentation, and certifications are present and properly maintained at workstations.
• Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to confirm specifications and tolerances for a wide range of machined components.
• Utilize precision inspection tools and equipment to complete dimensional reports and validate conformance to requirements.
• Initiate and support containment activities when discrepancies or nonconformances are identified.
• Review and refine data collection requirements based on customer drawings, models, work orders, purchase orders, sketches, and PPAP standards.
• Participate in Gage R&R studies and other measurement system analyses to support continuous improvement.
• Perform additional quality-related duties as assigned by management to meet organizational and customer needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality assurance methods, inspection processes, and defense/aerospace quality standards, including MIL-SPEC, ISO 9001, and AS9100.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical drawings, blueprints, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM, etc.) and inspection equipment.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, assembly, and coatings, and how they impact product quality.
• Skilled in documenting inspection results accurately within quality management systems (QMS) and ERP software.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis (RCA), corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and statistical process control (SPC).
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with engineering, production, and program management teams.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams while maintaining strict attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, ITAR/EAR compliance, and adherence to security requirements.

Education

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Additional technical training or coursework in quality control, manufacturing technology, or a related field is preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a quality inspection or quality assurance role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the military or defense industry.
• Experience with inspection tools, blueprint reading, and working to industry standards such as ISO 9001 or AS9100 is preferred.