Quality Inspector

Position Summary

Gwynedd Manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to ensure that all received items meet engineering requirements, purchase order specifications, and quality standards before being released to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspection on incoming raw materials, components, and finished or semi-finished parts

• Verify conformance to purchase orders, engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements

• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, etc.)

• Apply AQL and sampling plans as required for incoming inspection

• Review certifications, material test reports, and supplier documentation for accuracy and compliance

• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material in accordance with SOPs

• Generate and maintain inspection records, inspection reports, and nonconformance documentation

• Communicate quality issues with internal teams (Quality, Purchasing, Engineering, Production) to support timely resolution

• Assist Quality Management with root cause investigations and corrective action activities related to supplier issues

• Ensure compliance with internal quality systems, ISO standards, and applicable customer or military specifications

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to incoming quality and supplier performance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a quality inspection or receiving inspection role within a manufacturing environment

• Working knowledge of computer-based and electronic systems, with the ability to navigate, input, and manage data within digital quality management systems (QMS)

• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles

• Experience using precision measurement and inspection tools

• Familiarity with AQL sampling methods and inspection plans

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or other regulated quality systems; military or defense standards a plus

• Comfortable working with inspection records, databases, and basic computer applications

• High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and with suppliers as needed

• Dependable, self-motivated, and committed to maintaining high quality standards

Physical And Work Environment Requirements

• This position is based in a manufacturing environment and may require the following over extended periods of time up to a full 8-hour work shift (excluding lunch and breaks):

• stand, walk, sit, squat or bend, kneel and rise, lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to — and occasionally exceeding — 50 pounds

• view a computer or other digital screen, work on a computer, workstation or comparable system, and make accurate entries in such systems

• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills are required for detailed assembly and precision work

• Work may take place in areas with varying temperatures or no climate control, varying noise levels, and production equipment in motion

• Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated areas at all times as required by company policy

Note

This job description reflects general duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Management may modify or assign other responsibilities as needed.