Manufacturing Quality Control/Inspector

IDEX Corporation•Farmington, CT

1d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The In-Process Inspector / Process Auditor is a hands-on quality role supporting Mott’s cleanroom manufacturing operations. The position is responsible for product and process integrity through in-process inspections, quality gates, and process auditing. Its scope can grow to include process validation, control verification, and continuous improvement initiatives that support product quality and operational excellence. The role works directly on the production floor in a regulated cleanroom environment, partnering with production operators, engineers, and quality leadership. It offers a development pathway toward advanced quality roles, including Process Auditor / Senior Quality Technician, Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality or Advanced Quality Planning, and Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence leadership.

Requirements

Experience in manufacturing inspection, quality assurance, or a similar technical role.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Working knowledge of ISO-based quality systems.
Proficiency with common inspection tools and measurement equipment.
Understanding of measurement systems, uncertainty, and inspection bias.
Familiarity with basic data analysis, trending, and SPC concepts.
Strong documentation and record-keeping discipline.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
Detail-oriented, accurate, and consistent, with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
Ability to work collaboratively with operators and cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities with guidance.
Comfort working in a regulated, cleanroom manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

Execute inspections according to engineering drawings, specifications, control plans, and work instructions.
Perform first-piece, in-process, and final verification inspections.
Ensure inspection integrity through consistent methods, proper handling, and objective evidence.
Verify inspection equipment readiness and suitability before use.
Capture and record inspection data to support defect tracking and trend analysis.
Identify nonconformances and initiate containment actions.
Escalate quality issues in accordance with established procedures.
Partner with production teams to clarify requirements and reduce repeat defects.
Conduct routine process audits to confirm adherence to defined standards and operating limits.
Evaluate production operations against approved procedures and specifications.
Examine key process inputs, including equipment, materials, environment, methods, and measurement systems.
Verify the effectiveness of process controls and operator training.
Document audit findings using objective, traceable evidence.
Ensure corrective actions are assigned, tracked, and verified for effectiveness.
Support layered process audits and identification of systemic issues.