Quality Control Inspector

Job overview

The quality control (qc) inspector is responsible for conducting comprehensive, end-to-end quality assurance inspections on all industrial control panels and assemblies (including PLC cabinets, solar power skids, and custom enclosures). This role ensures that all physical assembly, wiring, labeling, and electrical performance conform strictly to ul standards, client specifications, engineering schematics, and internal quality metrics prior to shipment.

Knowledge of iso-9001 is helpful but not required.

Roles and Responsibilities

· Quality Inspection & Verification

· Perform rigorous point-to-point electrical continuity testing, wire tug testing, and terminal torque verification according to ul and project specifications.

· Conduct primary component verification against the official bill of materials (bom) to ensure correct part numbers, ratings, fuse sizes, and counts.

· Perform preliminary panel power-up testing and voltage checks following established safety protocols.

· Inspect physical mechanical assembly, including enclosure modifications, cutouts, component

· Layout, din rail, wire duct placement, and overall craftsmanship.

· Verify proper wire color-coding, gauge sizing, wire routing, labeling, and ferruling/termination standards.

· Ensure accurate placement of all internal/external nameplates, safety warnings, client required labels, and serial/ul labels.

Process Control & Non-conformance Management

· Identify, document, and track production defects, wiring errors, or mechanical deviations using internal quality issue logs/systems.

· Communicate quality findings to panel shop leads, supervisors, and assembly technicians to facilitate immediate rework and prevent recurring errors.

· Re-inspect panels after technicians complete necessary reworks or corrective actions.

· Maintain complete and accurate quality records, including completed sign-off checklists, torque logs, and high-resolution photographic documentation of finished assemblies.

· Ability to transition between tasks and prioritize on time delivery to customers.

· Assist on completion of projects related to assembly of production panels when warranted.

Final Inspection, Packaging & Shipping Authorization

· Provide final formal qc sign-off and approval prior to staging projects for shipment.

· Audit final packaging and crating to ensure panels are securely prepared to prevent damage during transport.

General & Safety Compliance

· Comply with all company safety policies, osha regulations, and nfpa 70e electrical safety guidelines.

· Maintain a clean, safe, and organized qc testing area, ensuring test equipment and tools are properly maintained and calibrated.

· Perform other quality-related duties as assigned by the quality manager or panel shop leadership.