Quality - Quality Inspector

North American Stamping • Portland, TN

20h

About The Position

Inspect and audit stamped, welded, and assembled products to verify conformance with drawings, control plans, work instructions, and customer requirements. Document results, communicate abnormalities, and support containment and corrective action with Production and Quality.

Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections; audit production checks; and help operators and pack-off associates apply consistent visual and gauge inspection standards. Identify, segregate, and document suspected nonconforming product in accordance with containment procedures, and verify containment activity as assigned.

Complete inspection, audit, scrap, and quality records in ShopEdge, QCBD, or other required systems, and communicate open concerns at shift handoff. After training, operate the CMM using established programs and setups and perform assigned dimensional or gauge studies. Also perform applicable weld and assembly validations, such as cut and etch, push-out, torque, or tensile tests, using approved methods.

Support layered audits, annual validations, PPAP activity, problem solving, and corrective action investigations as directed. Work with Production, Tooling, and Quality to investigate recurring defects and confirm the effectiveness of approved corrective actions.

Work takes place in manufacturing and inspection areas, including stamping, welding, and assembly operations. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, bending, repetitive handling, and dexterity to place parts in gauges. May lift up to 50 pounds with assistance or equipment as appropriate. PPE and schedule flexibility may be required. Essential functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read drawings, control plans, and work instructions.
• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, and other inspection gauges and record results clearly.
• Working knowledge of in-process inspection and quality documentation.
• Basic computer skills, careful attention to detail, and ability to communicate findings promptly across departments and shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Inspection experience.
• Familiarity with GD&T, SPC, gauge R&R, root cause analysis, and automotive quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections as assigned, verifying dimensions, appearance, identification, and required records using approved gauges and methods.
• Audit production checks and help operators and pack-off associates apply consistent visual and gauge inspection standards.
• Stop and escalate suspected nonconforming product; identify, segregate, and document affected material in accordance with containment procedures, and verify containment activity as assigned.
• Complete inspection, audit, scrap, and quality records accurately in ShopEdge, QCBD, or other required systems, and communicate open concerns at shift handoff.
• Operate the CMM using established programs and setups after training; perform dimensional or gauge studies as assigned.
• Perform applicable weld and assembly validation, including cut and etch, push-out, torque, or tensile tests, after training and according to approved methods.
• Support layered audits, annual validations, PPAP activity, problem solving, and corrective action investigations as directed.
• Work with Production, Tooling, and Quality to investigate recurring defects and confirm that approved corrective actions are effective.

What This Job Offers

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