Quality Inspector III

Battelle • Columbus, OH

2d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle is seeking a Quality Inspector to join their Applied Science and Technology group in Columbus, Ohio. This full-time role supports the conceptual design, development, and manufacturing of armored commercial vehicles and other prototype work. The Quality Inspector will be crucial in ensuring product quality throughout fabrication, welding, and assembly processes by conducting inspections, assisting quality engineering, and contributing 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 hands-on inspections of complex fabricated parts and assemblies.
• Supports quality engineering and mentors other QA staff in inspection techniques and procedures.
• Performs inspection of complex fabricated parts using hand tools such as calipers, height gauges, tape measures, micrometers, and angle gauges.
• Develops inspection instructions for complex fabricated parts and assemblies with input from engineering.
• 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.
• 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 package.
• Flexible, compressed work schedule allowing for every other Friday off.
• Hybrid work arrangement (60% in-office, 40% remote).
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 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 with company contribution.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree