Senior Quality Inspector

About the role

Location: Richfield, WI – Full‑Time position with 1st & 2nd shift availability. The role focuses on inspecting complex precision‑machined components for aerospace, defense, energy, and other demanding industries.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced dimensional inspections using CMMs, optical comparators, height gauges, micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Complete First Article Inspections (AS9102) and generate customer‑required inspection documentation.
• Review and maintain inspection plans, quality documentation, and control plans.
• Support PPAP activities and customer qualification requirements.
• Investigate nonconforming product and participate in root‑cause and corrective‑action activities.
• Maintain calibration of inspection equipment.
• Participate in internal, customer, and AS9100 quality audits.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Mentor newer Quality Technicians and help strengthen quality best practices across the department.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five or more years of quality inspection experience in a precision machining or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Knowledge of SPC, PPAP, and root‑cause analysis methodologies.
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of quality inspection experience.
• Experience using PC‑DMIS, Zeiss Calypso, or similar CMM software.
• Experience supporting aerospace or other high‑precision manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• 15% shift premium for 2nd shift.
• Medical & Vision Insurance.
• Company‑paid Dental Insurance.
• Company‑paid Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Company‑paid Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Supplemental insurance plans available.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and unpaid excused absences.
• Company‑paid uniforms.
• Training & apprenticeship opportunities.
• Safety shoe & glasses reimbursement program.
• Gym membership reimbursement program.

Pay

$35.00 – $50.00 per hour, plus a 15% shift premium for 2nd shift.

Schedule

• 1st Shift: 5:45 am – 2:15 pm
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm