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Quality Inspector

Sterling Engineering Inc.

Taylor Mill, KY • 9/10/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Title: QA Inspector
Location: Taylor Mill, KY
Overview: Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Benefits from day 1 with almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2-3 weeks vacation, 401K, etc.
Target Hourly:$21.00-23.00
Job Summary:Performs product and process inspections throughout the manufacturing facility to ensure products meet established quality standards and specifications. This role conducts in-process and final inspections, documents defects and nonconformances, and works with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
Job Duties:
  • Inspect large, complex assemblies, sub-assemblies, and finished products for conformance to specifications
  • Perform in-process inspections and product audits throughout manufacturing and record defect data
  • Identify, document, and process nonconforming materials
  • Read and interpret drawings, prints, work instructions, and other technical documentation
  • Use measuring and test equipment to verify product dimensions and quality requirements
  • Maintain inspection records, quality documentation, and document change controls
  • Support root cause analysis and problem-solving related to manufacturing quality issues
  • Perform weld inspections and support weld monitoring and sampling activities
  • Assist with PPAP/FAI documentation, calibration activities, and development of work instructions and procedures
  • Support customer, third party, and special project inspections as needed

Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous quality inspection experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as welding, machining, assembly, and receiving inspection
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and assembly instructions
  • Experience using inspection and measurement equipment such as calipers and tape measures
  • Experience with APQP, PPAP, and/or FAI processes
  • Familiarity with gauge calibration and MSA
  • Strong attention to detail, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.