Quality Inspector

About the role

Insight Global is searching for a Quality Inspector to provide temporary coverage for a Quality Assurance Technician on leave at an industrial manufacturing client in Elk River, MN. This role supports manufacturing operations by performing receiving inspections, operator self-inspection (OSI) activities, and product, part, and process audits. The Quality Inspector ensures raw materials, components, assemblies, and finished products meet all applicable quality standards, specifications, and performance requirements before progressing through production or shipment to customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspections of materials from suppliers and customers.
• Review certificates of conformance and material test reports.
• Conduct in-process product and configuration audits.
• Support black light inspections as required.
• Work closely with manufacturing personnel to support Operator Self Inspection (OSI) processes.
• Verify completed products meet performance testing requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality processes, procedures, and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience performing receiving inspections on raw materials and manufactured components.
• 3+ years of experience conducting in-process product audits, configuration audits, and quality inspections.
• 1+ year of experience or knowledge of Operator Self Inspection (OSI) processes.
• 1+ year of experience reviewing certificates of conformance (COCs) and material test reports.
• Ability to use mechanical inspection tools including gauges, fixtures, surface plate equipment, standard measuring equipment, and profilometers.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and product specifications.
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to apply machine shop mathematics including geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to lift, carry, or maneuver up to 40 pounds.
• No known allergies to oils, solvents, or chemical solutions used in manufacturing environments.

Preferred Experience

• Performing black light inspection audits.
• Supporting quality initiatives in machining or precision manufacturing environments.
• Working within ISO, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement environments.
• Exposure to total quality management methodologies and process improvement initiatives.
• Prior experience in valve, instrumentation, industrial products, or metal manufacturing industries.