Quality Inspector I Night Shift

Monday - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM. Eligible for a 10% shift differential.

About the role

Sigma Engineered Solutions is a global provider of highly engineered, complex metal components, including machined parts and precision metal stampings. The Quality Inspector I performs visual, mechanical, and dimensional inspections on strip or loose-piece terminals and connectors to ensure products meet all blueprint, specification, and quality requirements. This role utilizes microscopes, gages, comparators, semi-automated inspection systems, and other precision measurement tools to verify conformance and support production quality.

Responsibilities

• Visual & Microscopic Inspection
  • Perform detailed microscope inspections of reeled and loose piece contacts to identify visual defects, including: deformations, chip marks, tool marks, burrs, fractures, dimple appearance, plating issues such as flaking, discoloration, pits, or uneven coverage.
  • Follow standardized criteria to determine acceptability or rejectability of product.
• Mechanical & Dimensional Inspection
  • Conduct mechanical inspections on reeled or loose-piece terminals using prescribed instruments, including: comparators, micrometers, functional gauges (force gauges, insertion/extraction gauges), go/no-go gages, special/custom gauges, and fractured testing devices.
  • Verify critical dimensional features such as barrel width, height, length, true position, symmetry, dimple size, and other blueprint characteristics (straightness, bow, symmetry).
• First-Piece & In-Process Verification
  • Perform first-piece inspections for samples submitted by production personnel and provide timely feedback.
• Automated & Semi-Automated Inspection
  • Use OGP (Optical Gaging Products) or similar automated measurement systems to perform semi-automated product inspections in accordance with established programs and procedures.
  • Interpret automated measurement results and validate product conformance.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain detailed daily inspection records, logs, and traceability documentation.
  • Prepare required nonconformance reports, inspection forms, and quality documentation accurately and on time.
  • Communicate any quality concerns or trends to the appropriate production and quality personnel.
• Compliance & Standards
  • Follow all established inspection procedures, quality standards, and engineering documentation.
  • Adhere to ISO 9001, IATF-16949, AS9100, customer, and internal quality system requirements.
• Other Duties
  • Follow safe work practices and keep the work area clean and organized.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
  • Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company’s Employee Handbook and Local Work Rules. Adhere to the proper Code of Conduct while on company property.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing or quality inspection (will train candidates with strong aptitude).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of basic math and shop math (fractions, decimals, conversions, tolerances).
• Familiarity with microscopes, micrometers, calipers, gages, or similar measurement tools preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions, inspection procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inspection and recordkeeping.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience inspecting precision terminals, connectors, or small metal components.
• Exposure to OGP, Keyence, or other automated optical measurement systems.
• Basic understanding of quality systems (ISO 9001, IATF-16949, AS9100, customer standards, internal quality documentation).
• Previous experience using GD&T symbols in performing measurements or understanding feature controls.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health coverage
• Paid time off allowances
• Employee Assistance Program