Quality Assurance Inspector

KNF Neuberger • Trenton, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

KNF Neuberger, Inc. is hiring a Quality Assurance Inspector to join its Quality Team at a clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing facility in Hamilton, New Jersey. The role performs inspections to ensure purchased components and finished products meet company and customer standards and specifications. The schedule is first shift, with flexible hours between 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The inspector works with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, suppliers, inspectors, and production personnel to investigate and resolve quality issues, maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and the Quality Management System, and improve product quality and process performance. The position also supports continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing principles and quality best practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection instructions, including geometric dimensioning and tolerances.
• Experience operating and programming a video-based measurement system.
• Experience operating and programming a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or some college coursework.
• Experience with the metric system.
• Experience with an ERP system; SAP QM module experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Calibration experience in an ISO-certified environment.
• Experience in medical, aerospace, automotive, or another manufacturing environment with stringent quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect purchased components at incoming receiving for compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Prepare First Article Inspection Reports for newly purchased components and provide timely feedback to suppliers.
• Conduct daily first-piece and in-process sample inspections of components manufactured by the in-house machine shop.
• Assist with investigating and resolving quality issues concerning purchased products.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001 and established Quality Management System procedures, particularly inspection procedures.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality concerns, nonconformances, and improvement opportunities to management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles and quality best practices.
• Create and maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
• Support corrective actions to ensure ongoing compliance with Quality Management System requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to inspectors and production personnel on inspection methods, quality standards, and acceptance criteria.
• Perform calibration, verification, and basic maintenance of inspection and measuring equipment.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and suppliers to address quality issues and improve product quality and process performance.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and vision coverage, with the company paying approximately 92% of employee premium costs.
• Dental insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
• Incentive bonus.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED