Quality Inspector III

Battelle•Columbus, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle is seeking a Quality Inspector to join their Applied Science and Technology group. This full-time role, located in Columbus, Ohio, will focus on ensuring product quality in the fabrication, welding, and assembly of armored commercial vehicles and other prototype work. The inspector will perform inspections, support quality engineering, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Associate degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience with quality inspection of complex fabricated parts
Demonstrated ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings, inspection procedures, and work instructions
Working knowledge and understanding of measurement methodologies and techniques
Ability to use fixtures and measurement tools to set up parts and perform inspections
Experience using an electronic enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to transact materials into and out of Quality and to research part status inquiries
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
Strong attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a US government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working within an ISO 9001 quality production environment
Experience working within the US military or US defense contractor environment
Experience and understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
ASQ Certified Quality Inspector
Experience using a FARO arm to perform inspections

Responsibilities

Performs inspection of complex fabricated parts using hand tools such as calipers, height gauges, tape measures, micrometers, and angle gauges
With input from engineering, develops inspection instructions for complex fabricated parts and assemblies
Mentors other QA staff in inspection techniques and procedures
Inspects welded parts to defined quality standards
Performs in-process and final visual and functional inspections of products to defined criteria
Reports on quality trends to quality engineering to ensure containment and may recommend corrective measures to address identified issues
Supports quality engineering in investigating supplier and assembly issues and may recommend corrective measures
Records and recommends preliminary disposition of nonconforming material in an electronic system
Identifies and helps support the implementation of improvements to safety, efficiency, and quality
Supports activities such as the calibration program, internal audits, or safety program
Maintains inspection records for review
Works under general guidance from management

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits
Flexible, compressed work schedule (every other Friday off)
Hybrid work arrangement (60% in-office, 40% remote)
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellness incentives and benefits
Optional supplemental benefits
Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support
Industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan (5% company contribution regardless of employee contribution, plus matching)
Tuition assistance