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- Job Overview Responsible for performing incoming quality inspections and verification activities for raw materials, purchased components, and supplier-provided parts to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- This role utilizes optical measurement systems, visual inspection methods, and precision metrology equipment to identify and prevent nonconforming materials from entering production.
- The position also supports supplier quality improvement initiatives through accurate inspection reporting, defect identification, and containment activities.
- Job Requirements Perform incoming inspections of raw materials, mechanical components, and purchased parts using optical measurement systems, vision inspection equipment, and standard metrology tools.
- Verify dimensional, visual, cosmetic, and material requirements against engineering drawings, specifications, control plans, and inspection criteria.
- Identify, document, and escalate nonconforming materials while supporting containment, disposition, and corrective action processes.
- Conduct sampling inspections in accordance with established inspection plans, AQL requirements, and internal quality procedures.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, measurement reports, and nonconformance documentation within the quality management system.
- Support First Article Inspection (FAI), First Article Acceptance Reports (FAAR), new product qualifications, supplier validations, and engineering change evaluations.
- Assist in the development and continuous improvement of incoming inspection methods, visual standards, work instructions, and measurement processes.
- Ensure inspection, testing, and metrology equipment are properly calibrated, maintained, and handled in accordance with company requirements.
- Collaborate with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Procurement teams to resolve incoming material quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
- What your background should look like Education / Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate Degree (AA) or Technical Diploma in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
- Typically requires 4–5 years of experience in incoming quality inspection, metrology, manufacturing quality, or related quality assurance functions.
- Experience using optical measurement equipment, vision systems, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, comparators, and other inspection tools is preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and inspection requirements.
- Knowledge of sampling plans, AQL, SPC, and quality systems is an advantage.
- Preferred Skills Optical and vision measurement inspection.
- Visual defect identification and cosmetic inspection.
- Blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation.
- Root cause investigation and problem-solving.
- Data recording and quality reporting.
- Supplier incoming quality control processes.
- Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.