Quality Control / Mechanical Inspector
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Quality Control / Mechanical Inspector to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for inspecting incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, purchase requirements, workmanship standards, and established quality procedures.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in a manufacturing quality environment, strong mechanical inspection skills, and the ability to accurately interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements. This role requires someone who is organized, analytical, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform incoming inspection of raw materials, customer-supplied materials, components, and returned products.
- Conduct first-piece/start-up, in-process, and final inspections to verify product conformity.
- Inspect finished products using established inspection procedures, drawings, specifications, and job documentation.
- Perform dimensional and mechanical inspections using precision measuring equipment, including:
- Micrometers
- Vernier/digital calipers
- Height gauges
- Dial indicators
- Ring and plug gauges
- Optical comparators/CMM a plus
- Electronic balances and other testing equipment
- Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, manufacturing procedures, schematics, wire lists, and GD&T requirements.
- Identify defects, dimensional variations, workmanship issues, and other non conformances.
- Record inspection measurements and test results accurately and maintain complete quality documentation.
- Perform statistical process control (SPC) activities and record data when required.
- Communicate nonconforming product, out-of-control processes, failed tests, and other quality concerns to appropriate Quality and Manufacturing personnel.
- Work with Engineering and Manufacturing to investigate quality issues and support corrective actions and process improvements.
- Assist Engineering with experimental, validation, and other testing activities as needed.
- Support calibration activities for inspection and measurement equipment and coordinate with external calibration laboratories.
- Enter inspection and quality data into applicable manufacturing or quality management systems.
- Perform basic computer-related tasks associated with production and inspection activities.
- Maintain inspection records in accordance with established quality procedures and applicable standards.
- Follow company quality systems, procedures, and ISO 9001 requirements.
- Perform other quality-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment; 5+ years preferred.
- Strong experience using precision mechanical inspection and measurement equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Strong understanding of dimensional inspection, part workmanship, tolerances, and product specifications.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including the ability to accurately collect, interpret, and document inspection data.
- Experience with quality documentation and good documentation practices.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and manufacturing quality processes.
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Excel or similar software.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively communicating with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with optical measurement or vision inspection systems.
- Experience with Keyence or similar automated dimensional measurement systems.
- Experience with SPC and process monitoring.
- Experience supporting calibration programs and maintaining measurement equipment.
- Experience working with electromechanical, metal fabrication, stamping, machining, cable/wire assembly, or similar manufactured products.
- Familiarity with military, industry, or customer-specific manufacturing specifications and standards.
