Quality Control Inspector

Role Summary

The Quality Control Inspector performs receiving, in-process, and final inspections to verify that materials, components, and finished products conform to drawings, specifications, quality procedures, and applicable customer requirements. This position uses calibrated inspection equipment, documents inspection results, identifies and reports nonconformances, and supports corrective action and continuous improvement activities. The Quality Control Inspector has authority, within established procedures, to accept conforming product and place nonconforming or questionable product on quality hold.

Duties & Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Perform routine and specialized testing using various measurement tools and equipment to validate product conformance.
• Verify part identification, material traceability, configuration, and inspection status.
• Accurately record inspection and test results, maintain required quality records, and enter or scan documentation into applicable company systems.
• Follow established inspection procedures and quality requirements throughout each applicable stage of production.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances and inspection requirements.
• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM equipment, inspection fixtures, and other calibrated instruments.
• Identify, document, segregate and place nonconforming material on quality hold.
• Perform assigned inspections in accordance with applicable customer, regulatory, industry, and company quality requirements.
• Assist in identifying manufacturing issues by working with management to determine root cause and help implement corrective action and process improvement activities.
• Communicate inspection findings that may indicate a need for process adjustments, tooling corrections, repairs, or additional evaluation.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve inspection methods, accuracy, documentation, and efficiency.
• Support first article inspections, special engineering tests or procedures, if applicable.
• Perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on inspection equipment as required.
• Support Decavo’s AS9100 quality management system and participate in applicable audit, documentation, and continuous improvement activities.