Quality Inspector
About The Position
Harper Engineering Co. is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented inspector to join its Quality team and maintain high-quality compliance throughout the inspection process. The Quality Inspector ensures that products, materials, and services meet customer, procedural, and specification requirements. The role performs receiving, in-process, and final inspections, as well as AS9102-based First Article Inspections. It requires using measurement tools, interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, applying sampling plans, and verifying product appearance and assembly functionality. The position is full-time and pays $24.00–$38.00 per hour. The work is primarily on the production floor and may require travel between Harper facilities without prior notice.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 5 years of directly related experience.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work under high pressure and meet deadlines.
- Intermediate computer skills, including navigating Windows operating systems and ERP.
- Ability to work independently.
- Team-oriented approach and ability to work with employees at all levels.
- Attentiveness and ability to maintain a 98% quality rating.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Full dexterity to reach, push, and pull complex assemblies.
- Ability to sit for extended periods.
Responsibilities
- Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
- Perform AS9102-based First Article Inspections.
- Use common measurement tools, including micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, procedures, and work instructions.
- Use statistical sampling plans, such as ASQ-ANSI Z1.4 or similar.
- Apply understanding of ISO 9001/AS9100 to Quality Control work.
- Match colors, textures, and appearances to established standards.
- Verify the proper functionality of final assemblies.
- Work collaboratively within and outside the department.
- Follow written and verbal instructions and work independently with minimal supervision and mistakes.
- Apply understanding of Geometric Dimensions & Tolerances and calibration systems.
- Travel between Harper facilities when required, including without prior notice.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Generous paid time off, including the week between Christmas and New Year's
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
