Senior Quality Inspector — Prototype & Short-Run Machine Shop

Position overview

We are a high-quality prototype and short-run machine shop seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Quality Inspector. This is a hands-on manufacturing role for someone who understands how precision parts are made, measured, and verified—not a laboratory-based inspection position.

The successful candidate will inspect complex machined parts and assemblies, complete first-article documentation, identify nonconforming conditions, and work directly with machinists and production personnel to resolve quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, first-article, and final inspections of complex machined parts and assemblies.
• Read, interpret, and apply complex blueprints, sketches, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), written specifications, and verbal instructions.
• Use standard and advanced inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, optical comparators, CMMs, and other metrology tools.
• Complete first article inspection reports and maintain accurate inspection documentation.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming material or parts.
• Collaborate with machinists, supervisors, and other team members to identify probable causes of defects and support corrective actions.
• Make sound accept/reject decisions in accordance with drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Apply shop math, including geometry and trigonometry, to inspection and measurement activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe inspection area and properly handle inspection equipment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on quality inspection experience in a machine shop, precision manufacturing, CNC machining, or similar mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency performing mechanical inspections of close-tolerance parts.
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T.
• Experience using a range of manual inspection tools, gauges, optical comparator equipment, and CMMs.
• Thorough understanding of machine-shop and assembly operations.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and reliable documentation practices.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay based on relevant experience
• Stable first-shift schedule with no weekend requirement stated

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you proficient in mechanically inspecting machined parts? Please describe your experience.
• Which inspection tools and equipment are you proficient with—for example, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, CMMs, and thread gauges?
• What experience do you have with first-article inspection reports and nonconformance documentation?
• Do you have experience interpreting GD&T and complex machining drawings?

Ability to Commute:

• Fairfield, NJ 07004 (Required)

Work Location: In person