QA Inspector

Dover Corporation•Whitsett, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Inspector inspects and tests components, subassemblies, and finished products to verify conformance with engineering drawings, specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. The role supports the manufacture and assembly of valves, regulators, and related products by identifying nonconforming material, maintaining accurate inspection records, and supporting consistent product quality and reliability. The position is based at OPW’s Whitsett manufacturing facility and has a Wednesday-through-Saturday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria in the applicable bonus plan. Pay is determined using job-related factors, including responsibilities, experience, education or training, location, and required skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 2–3 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and basic GD&T.
Proficiency with precision measuring instruments, gages, and common inspection and testing methods.
Ability to select and properly set up measuring equipment based on the characteristic being inspected.
Working knowledge of sampling plans, SPC, and basic quality systems and concepts.
Experience identifying and documenting nonconforming material and supporting problem-solving and corrective action activities.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inspection, documentation, and recordkeeping.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to recognize and communicate potential quality concerns.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with manufacturing and technical teams.
Working knowledge of 6S/5S principles and practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and ability to learn electronic quality and calibration systems.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or certification in quality, machining, manufacturing, or a related discipline.
Experience inspecting assembled mechanical products, valves, regulators, pressure-control equipment, or similar precision-manufactured products.
Experience with functional, pressure, leak, or performance testing of manufactured assemblies.
Familiarity with LPG, NH3, compressed gas, pressure-containing products, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
ASQ Quality Inspector certification or similar quality-related training or certification.

Responsibilities

Perform first-piece, receiving, in-process, and final inspections of components, assemblies, and finished products.
Conduct dimensional, visual, and functional inspections and testing according to drawings, specifications, inspection plans, procedures, and applicable standards.
Verify workmanship, assembly, identification, and other product requirements before release.
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and basic GD&T requirements to determine product conformity.
Select and use appropriate measuring and test equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gages, indicators, and thread gages.
Identify, document, segregate, and communicate nonconforming material and product according to established quality procedures.
Support quality issue investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification of corrective action effectiveness.
Maintain complete and accurate inspection, test, and quality records to support traceability and compliance.
Support the calibration program by verifying equipment calibration status and maintaining related records in the calibration system.
Apply sampling plans and inspection methods, including SPC techniques where applicable.
Communicate quality concerns promptly and collaborate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other functions to resolve product quality issues.
Support continuous improvement, 6S, and other quality and operational excellence initiatives.
Perform other quality-related duties as assigned.