Senior Quality Inspector

The Manufacturing Senior Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that products meet established quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. This role performs detailed inspections, verifies compliance with specifications, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and provides guidance to quality inspectors and production personnel to maintain the highest levels of product quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of manufactured products.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and CMM equipment when applicable.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming materials and products.
• Lead root cause investigations and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Analyze quality data and recommend process improvements.
• Assist with internal audits and customer quality audits.
• Train and mentor junior quality inspectors.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with company quality systems, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction and process optimization.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Quality, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing quality inspection experience.
• 1-2 years of experience with ASME Sec. 8 Div. I & II
• Strong knowledge of quality inspection methods, tools, and measurement techniques.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Experience with quality management systems and inspection documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead quality improvement efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or related certification.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or other quality management standards.
• Experience in metal fabrication, industrial manufacturing, or precision machining environments.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and root cause analysis methodologies.