Quality Inspector

AFC Industries•Sterling Heights, MI

9d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet all customer, regulatory, and company quality requirements within the Defense/Aerospace distribution, Fasteners, manufacturing or Automotive sectors (Tier Suppliers). This position serves as the primary on-site Quality representative and must be capable of independently managing quality-related activities with minimal supervision. Reporting to a remote Quality Manager, the Quality Inspector will perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections; investigate quality concerns; manage nonconforming material; support corrective actions; and act as the local quality liaison for customers, suppliers, and internal operations. The ideal candidate is a confident, self-motivated professional who can work autonomously, make sound decisions, and effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Strong technical inspection skills, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and excellent communication skills are essential. The successful candidate must be comfortable taking ownership of quality issues, driving resolution, and ensuring compliance with customer, industry, and organizational requirements while serving as the site's sole quality resource.

Requirements

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements
Proficiency with precision measuring equipment: Calipers, Micrometers, Height gauges, Thread gauges, Pin gauges, Torque measurement devices, and Optical comparators
Knowledge of mechanical inspection techniques and dimensional verification
Understanding of plating, coatings, heat treatment, material certifications, and traceability requirements
Ability to identify workmanship defects, nonconformances, and specification deviations
Experience performing receiving, in-process, final, and dock audits
Understanding of quality standards and compliance requirements such as: International Organization for Standardization ISO 9001, SAE International AS9100D, and International Automotive Task Force IATF 16949
Familiarity with PPAP documentation, First Article Inspection (FAI), Control Plans, PFMEA, Corrective Action processes, Nonconforming Material control and Root Cause Analysis
Understanding of document control and record retention requirements
Knowledge of lot traceability and serialization requirements common within defense manufacturing
Understanding of customer-specific requirements and contractual compliance
Awareness of counterfeit parts prevention and product authenticity controls
Knowledge of material certifications, test reports, and supplier documentation review
Familiarity with defense-sector’s expectations regarding Traceability, Configuration control, Controlled documentation and Inspection records
Understanding defect prevention and continuous improvement methodologies
Ability to investigate quality issues and identify trends
Experience with Root cause analysis tools: 5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams, Pareto analysis and Risk assessment
Ability to distinguish between isolated incidents and systemic issues
Strong decision-making skills when dispositioning suspect material
Experience using ERP/MRP systems for Receiving inspections, Inventory verification, Traceability and Documentation review
Familiarity with electronic quality management systems (QMS)

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
Internal Auditor training
GD&T certification

Responsibilities

Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections
Investigate quality concerns
Manage nonconforming material
Support corrective actions
Act as the local quality liaison for customers, suppliers, and internal operations
Complete inspection reports accurately and maintain detailed records