Quality Inspector-2nd shift

Regal Rexnord•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Regal Rexnord is hiring a Quality Inspector for a fully onsite, second-shift position in Cleveland, Ohio. The role pays $20.00–$30.00 per hour, dependent on experience. The inspector ensures precision-manufactured products meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and established quality standards, working hands-on with production, engineering, and quality teams to identify concerns and support improvement efforts. The position performs inspections and audits across the manufacturing process, maintains quality documentation and records, and contributes to corrective actions, measurement system analysis, process capability studies, audits, and continuous improvement projects. The inspector may also support special inspection or validation activities and occasionally work in a metallurgical laboratory. The role requires frequent standing and walking in a manufacturing facility, with exposure to typical manufacturing conditions such as heat, noise, machinery, and industrial odors. Occasional work in the metallurgical laboratory may involve acids, bases, and other chemicals used in sample preparation. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and follow applicable safety requirements and procedures. The position collaborates with production, supervision, engineering, purchasing, and quality teams, and may occasionally involve customers, suppliers, or external auditors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least one year of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment stated in the role description; the posting's experience section separately lists two years each of manufacturing, quality inspection, and Lean manufacturing as required.
Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
Experience using precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to safely work in a manufacturing environment and follow safety requirements and procedures.
Required ability to commute to Cleveland, OH 44125.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical certification, or related coursework in Quality, Manufacturing, or Engineering.
Experience inspecting precision-machined components.
ASQ Certified Mechanical Inspector (CMI), Certified Quality Technician (CQT), or similar quality certification.
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

Perform first article, receiving, in-process, and final inspections as directed.
Verify product conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
Conduct random quality audits on the production floor to verify adherence to processes and standards.
Identify quality concerns and communicate findings to production, engineering, and quality teams.
Assist with development and maintenance of CMM, Vision System, and Contour Trace programs and inspection layouts.
Create and maintain inspection plans, control plans, and related quality documentation.
Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
Participate in corrective action investigations and follow-up activities.
Support Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and process capability studies.
Compile, analyze, and enter inspection data into computer systems.
Prepare charts, graphs, and reports for quality and process improvement initiatives.
Assist with internal audits and continuous improvement projects.
Provide support for special inspection or validation activities as needed.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Collaborate with production, supervision, engineering, purchasing, and quality teams on inspections, corrective actions, process improvements, work instruction development, MSA activities, and capability studies.
Occasionally interact with customers, suppliers, and external auditors in support of quality initiatives and audits.