Mechanical Quality Inspector
About The Position
The Mechanical Quality Inspector inspects machined, welded, production, and engineering components to ensure they meet engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements. The role performs and verifies in-process inspections using precision measurement and inspection equipment, interprets drawings and GD&T requirements, verifies quality documentation, and completes inspection reports and other quality records. The inspector works with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and other stakeholders to communicate inspection results, identify and resolve quality concerns, and support problem-solving and continuous improvement. The position requires adapting to changing production schedules and customer requirements and may involve occasional travel to other inspection locations in Davis, California. The salary range is $33.79–$45.72.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of Mechanical Quality Inspection experience or related hands-on experience in machining or welding.
- Experience using precision measurement and inspection equipment.
- Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply ASME/ANSI Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerancing standards.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain inspection records and quality documentation accurately.
- Ability to clearly communicate inspection results and quality concerns to manufacturing personnel, managers, and technical teams.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing or shop environment and adjusting to changing inspection priorities.
- Basic data analysis and computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
Responsibilities
- Perform and verify in-process inspections of machined, welded, production, and engineering components.
- Inspect parts using precision measurement and inspection equipment, including CMMs, optical comparators, Romer Arms, smart scopes, and non-contact measurement tools.
- Interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
- Apply dimensioning and tolerancing requirements in accordance with ASME/ANSI Y14.5.
- Verify material certificates, heat-treatment certificates, vendor inspection reports, and other quality documentation.
- Conduct shop-floor quality audits and communicate inspection results to Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and other stakeholders.
- Complete inspection reports, history logs, and required quality records accurately and on time.
- Identify quality concerns and support problem-solving and continuous improvement activities.
- Adjust priorities to support changing production schedules and customer requirements.
- Support inspection activities at other locations, including occasional travel to Davis, California, as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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