Responsible for performing inspection testing and verification of raw materials in-process components and finished stamped metal products to ensure compliance with company standards customer specifications and regulatory requirements. This role plays a critical part in maintaining product quality preventing defects and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
How You Will Help
Perform inspections using appropriate measuring tools (e.g. calipers micrometers gauges templates visual standards).
Conduct first piece in-process and final inspections per quality procedures and control plans.
Read and interpret blueprints technical drawings and customer specifications.
Document inspection results and maintain accurate records in quality systems forms or databases.
Identify report and quarantine non-conforming material; assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Verify compliance with customer and internal quality requirements.
Communicate quality concerns to production engineering and leadership.
Assist with calibration of inspection equipment and ensure proper use.
Follow all safety requirements and promote a safe working environment.
Support continuous improvement lean manufacturing 5S and quality system initiatives.
What You Will Bring
Required:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Prior manufacturing experience (preferably in metal stamping or related field).
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Proficient with measurement tools and inspection techniques.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills (Excel data entry QMS software etc.).
Preferred:
- 13 years of experience in quality inspection or quality assurance in metal fabrication stamping or machining.
- Experience with CMM or optical measurement systems.
- Certification such as ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) is a plus.