Quality Inspector II

About the role

Job Summary: The Quality Inspector II independently performs line-side product and process inspection across multiple assigned manufacturing areas. This role applies drawings, control plans, inspection standards, measurement methods, and reaction plans to identify defects, verify process compliance, execute containment, and support production recovery. The Quality Inspector II demonstrates consistent judgment, supports launch and change activities, and mentors Quality Inspector I and production personnel on established quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform in-process and final line-side inspections across multiple assigned products, processes, or manufacturing areas.
• Complete first-piece, start-up, changeover, in-process, and final verification activities in accordance with approved requirements.
• Interpret applicable drawings, specifications, control plans, inspection instructions, workmanship standards, and reaction plans.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gages, torque verification equipment, go/no-go gages, fixtures, and other approved inspection equipment within demonstrated competency.
• Initiate and execute line-side containment, product segregation, traceability review, and documented verification with limited oversight.
• Confirm that process controls, error-proofing checks, quality gates, and required inspection records are present and functioning as defined.
• Support production launches, engineering changes, process changes, and temporary deviation controls through focused inspection and verification.
• Collect defect and measurement data to support investigations, trend identification, corrective action, and production decision-making.
• Provide clear shift-to-shift communication regarding active defects, containment status, suspect product, and required follow-up.
• Assist in mentoring other team members on approved inspection methods, defect criteria, documentation, and escalation expectations.
• Conduct assigned layered process audits or line-side compliance checks and document objective evidence.
• Demonstrates integrity through ethical decision-making and promotes accountability and trust among team members.
• Escalate recurring defects, ineffective controls, or conditions that could create product escape risk.
• Adhere to federal and