Quality Inspector III

About the role

The Quality Inspector III position is a highly skilled role responsible for verifying product conformity, supporting operational control, and maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 within a manufacturing environment. This position performs advanced inspections, ensures accurate and complete quality records, supports nonconformance management and corrective actions, and serves as a technical resource and mentor to inspection personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced inspection and testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to verify conformity to specifications, drawings, control plans, and standard work.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) requirements to ensure accurate acceptance and rejection decisions.
• Ensure inspection activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures and documented instructions.
• Support production flow while maintaining integrity of quality acceptance criteria.
• Identify, document, and contain nonconforming material in accordance with established procedures.
• Initiate and document nonconformance records accurately and ensure proper disposition.
• Support immediate containment actions and communicate quality risks to appropriate stakeholders.
• Record inspection results accurately, ensuring data integrity, traceability, and completeness.
• Utilize appropriate inspection and measuring equipment and verify measurement accuracy as required.
• Support analysis of inspection data to identify trends, recurring issues, and improvement opportunity.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to quality issues.
• Provide technical input based on inspection findings and process observations.
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions through follow-up inspection and validation activities as assigned.
• Ensure inspection records and related quality documentation are completed, maintained, and retained according to company and ISO requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing inspection records, objective evidence, and clear explanations of inspection practices.
• Always maintain inspection documentation in an audit-ready state.
• Perform inspection activities in a manner that supports environmental policies, procedures, and site controls.
• Follow established environmental requirements related to material handling, waste identification, and spill prevention.
• Identify and communicate potential environmental risks observed during inspection or production activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Quality Inspector I and II personnel.
• Aid in training and onboarding by reinforcing inspection methods, quality standards, and documented procedures.
• Promote consistent application of inspection criteria and standard work across shifts.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection methods, controls, or documentation processes.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing initiatives, Kaizen events, and improvement teams.
• Reinforce a culture of quality, accountability, and environmental responsibility on the shop floor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support quality system effectiveness and operational objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or certification preferred
• 6+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment with increasing responsibility
• Advanced capability interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T
• Proficiency with precision measuring and inspection equipment
• Strong understanding of nonconformance control, inspection records, and audit expectations
• Demonstrated ability to mentor or support other inspectors
• Strong attention to detail, decision-making, and documentation discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 certified manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting internal and external audits
• Familiarity with SPC, data analysis, and problem-solving methodologies