Quality Inspector

Kuehne_Nagel•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Auditor is responsible for inspecting, validating, and documenting customer products to ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and operational procedures. The role includes detailed product inspections, verification of part information, defect identification, quality documentation, inventory transactions, and authorized product rework, including soldering when required. It serves as a quality control checkpoint between warehouse operations and customer production requirements. The position is part of Kuehne+Nagel’s Contract Logistics team. Applicants must be authorized to work full time in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship; employment visa sponsorship is not available. The position is on-site. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package, with individual pay determined by factors including experience, skills, job location, and other business considerations. No salary range is specified.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed work instructions and customer specifications.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects and discrepancies.
Ability to obtain and maintain soldering certification as required.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of quality inspection, warehouse operations, manufacturing, inventory control, or related experience.
Experience working with part numbers, serial numbers, date codes, and product specifications.
Understanding of ESD handling practices.

Responsibilities

Inspect inbound, outbound, and transferred products for compliance with customer requirements and quality standards.
Verify product information, including SKU and part numbers, serial numbers, date and lot codes, and product descriptions.
Conduct visual inspections to identify defects, damage, missing components, labeling discrepancies, and non-conforming materials.
Research product information, specifications, and customer requirements to support inspection activities.
Perform customer-specific quality checks before shipment, storage, or production use.
Inspect and validate products after warehouse picking to confirm order accuracy and customer compliance.
Create and process Transfer Order tickets and related inventory movement documentation.
Complete required quality documentation, including shipper documents, outbound delivery checklists, inspection records, and customer-specific forms.
Maintain inspection logs, spreadsheets, and quality records accurately and promptly.
Identify, document, and communicate quality concerns to operations management and customer representatives.
Work with Operations, Inventory Control, and Customer Service teams to resolve product discrepancies and quality issues.
Perform authorized rework, including soldering and component touch-up, in accordance with approved procedures and customer requirements.
Obtain and maintain certifications required for soldering and rework activities.
Follow ESD handling requirements and quality control procedures when inspecting and handling sensitive components.
Comply with customer, company, quality, and safety procedures.
Meet established transaction and inspection throughput expectations.
Perform additional duties as assigned.