Basic Purpose:
The Quality Inspector III serves as a senior-level quality professional and technical expert responsible for performing complex inspections, supporting quality management systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role provides advanced quality analysis, leads root cause investigations, supports audits, mentors junior quality personnel, and collaborates with suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering teams to improve overall product quality and process performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform advanced inspections requiring interpretation and application of complex engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Conduct dimensional, visual, and functional inspections of products and components to ensure compliance with customer and company standards.
- Interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements during inspection activities.
- Lead root cause investigations and corrective action efforts for quality-related issues using proven problem-solving methodologies.
- Analyze quality metrics, defect data, inspection results, and process performance trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits by preparing documentation, providing technical expertise, and ensuring compliance with established quality standards.
- Review supplier quality performance, evaluate corrective actions, and assist in supplier quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to implement quality improvements and reduce defects.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of inspection plans, quality procedures, and work instructions.
- Identify and recommend process improvements that enhance product quality, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to Quality Inspectors and other quality team members.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and company quality management system procedures.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, nonconformance reports, corrective action documentation, and quality data.
- Support containment activities and disposition processes for nonconforming materials and products.
- Follow all company policies, safety procedures, quality standards, and operational requirements.
- Maintain awareness of individual contribution to and impact of quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance objectives; promptly communicate quality concerns and improvement opportunities to appropriate personnel.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 4-7 years of quality inspection, manufacturing quality, or related quality assurance experience.
- Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), blueprint reading, and engineering specifications.
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis methodologies, corrective action processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and quality management systems.
- Experience analyzing quality data, defect trends, and process performance metrics.
- Ability to perform complex inspections using precision measurement instruments and inspection equipment.
- Experience supporting customer, internal, and third-party quality audits.
- Knowledge of supplier quality processes, supplier corrective actions, and quality performance monitoring.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and quality documentation systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across departments.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and mentor junior quality personnel.
- Strong commitment to quality, safety, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
