Quality Control Inspector
About The Position
CEL Critical Power is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Inspector to join their rapidly growing business. CEL is an Irish-based manufacturer, distributor, and exporter of electrical switchgear and controls, now focused on supplying the global Data Centre industry. Operating from a new 400,000ft2 facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, the company aims to double in size each year for the next three years. The QC Inspector will ensure that all products, specifically Power Distribution Units (PDUs), switchgear, and related assemblies, meet internal quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards including ISO 9001:2015, UL 891, and OSHA requirements. This role is critical in preventing defects, ensuring product safety, and supporting compliance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (technical training preferred)
- 2–5+ years of experience in manufacturing
- Experience with electrical assemblies (PDUs, switchgear, control panels preferred)
- Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and wiring diagrams
- Ability to stand, walk, and perform inspection tasks for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally.
- Manual dexterity to handle small components and tools.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in PDU, power electronics, electrical equipment, or electromechanical manufacturing.
- Knowledge of UL/IEC safety standards for power distribution products.
Responsibilities
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on PDUs, switchgear, and components.
- Verify builds against engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and work instructions.
- Conduct electrical and mechanical inspection checks prior to test release.
- Complete and maintain inspection records and nonconformance reports (NCRs).
- Ensure all documentation meets ISO 9001 traceability requirements.
- Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material.
- Initiate NCRs and participate in root cause investigations using the OIS (Opportunity for Improvement Session).
- Verify corrective actions have been properly implemented.
- Perform floor audits/spot checks to ensure production follows procedures, safety requirements are met, and build status signage is accurate.
- Enforce adherence to QC checkpoints.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
