Quality Inspector

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a Quality Inspector to join a team responsible for ensuring product quality, inspection, compliance, and continuous process improvement within a rapidly growing manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections on incoming materials, fabricated hardware, cable assemblies, integrated assemblies, machined components, and outgoing products.
• Perform dimensional inspections using Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and model-based inspections, as well as standard measurement equipment, including micrometers, calipers, and multimeters.
• Generate quality documentation, including inspection reports, bubble prints, Certificates of Conformance (CoCs), and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Train and mentor production personnel on quality control standards and best practices.
• Resolve quality-related issues in a timely manner.
• Support the ongoing development and improvement of quality, material control, and production control processes.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Associate Degree or 2 years of formal technical training or equivalent.
• 0+ years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret level clearance.
• Possess knowledge and understanding when reading and interpreting drawings, and must have a clear knowledge and understanding of GD&T.
• Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting drawings, assembly schematics, and specifications and prepare handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.
• Demonstrated experience using precision measurement equipment, including micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, radius gages, and calipers etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing and prototype development environment and adjust priorities based on workflow.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• PC-DMIS and SolidWorks experience.
• Laser Tracker and/or Portable Arm inspection experience.
• Experience inspecting electro-mechanical assemblies.
• IPC-Certifications.
• Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 quality systems and AS9102 first article inspection.

Benefits

• ESOP participation.
• 401(k) match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts.
• EAP.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off, holidays.