Quality Inspector

The Quality Inspector ensures that metal-mechanic automotive components meet customer specifications, internal standards, and regulatory requirements. This role involves performing inspections, measurements, and documentation to maintain product quality throughout the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

Inspection & Measurement

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of metal components using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and CMM.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
• Record inspection results in quality systems and maintain traceability.
• Prepare inspection reports and non-conformance documentation.

Process Control

• Monitor production processes for adherence to quality standards.
• Report deviations and assist in corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with production and quality engineers to resolve issues.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Incoming material inspection.
• In-process and final product inspection.
• Non-conformance reporting and containment.
• Calibration of measurement tools.
• Reports To: Quality Supervisor or Quality Manager.
• Interfaces With: Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and occasionally customers.

Documentation & Reporting

• a. Support root cause analysis using 5-Why, Fishbone diagrams.
• b. Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Compliance & Documentation

Requirements

• High school diploma or technical certification in metal-mechanic or related field.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing quality control.
• Knowledge of GD&T and measurement techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Familiarity with quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).

Measurement & Inspection

• a. Proficiency in calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine).
• b. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• c. Knowledge of surface finish, hardness, and material property testing.
• Quality Standards & Compliance a. Understanding of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• b. Familiarity with control plans, inspection plans, and work instructions.
• a. Ability to complete inspection reports, NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports).
• b. Experience with PPAP documentation and traceability systems.
• Statistical & Analytical Skills a. Basic knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control).
• b. Ability to use quality tools like Pareto charts, cause-and-effect diagrams.
• Problem-Solving

Technical Software

• a. Familiarity with ERP systems, quality management software, and MS Office.
• b. Basic understanding of CMM programming (optional but valuable).
• KPIs for a Quality inspector
• Inspection Accuracy
• a. First Pass Yield (FPY) Goal: = 98% (parts accepted without rework).

Productivity

• a. Inspection Cycle Time Average time per part or batch inspection. Goal: Continuous improvement.
• b. Number of Inspections Completed per Shift Measure throughput efficiency.
• a. % of Inspection Reports Completed Correctly Goal: = 99%.
• Quality Performance
• a. Defects Detected Before Shipment Goal: High detection rate (prevent escapes).

Training & Competency

• a. Training Hours Completed Goal: = 20 hrs/year.
• b. Skill Certification Compliance Goal: 100% certified for required tools and processes.

Preferred

• b. Customer PPM (Parts Per Million) Indirect measure of inspection effectiveness.

Benefits

• #401k
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical health insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision/optical coverage
• Paid company holidays throughout the year
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and vacation days

Core Technical Skills

• b. Inspection Error Rate Formula: Incorrect inspections ÷ Total inspections × 100. Goal: = 1%.
• b. Audit Findings Related to Inspection Goal: Zero major findings.

Work Environment

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, squat, and reach overhead as needed.

Working Conditions

• Warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures.
• Exposure to loud noises, dust, and other typical warehouse conditions.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required