Quality Inspector

Western Partitions, Inc. • Columbus, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Western Partitions, Inc. (WPI) is a large and reputable interior and exterior contracting firm. WPI provides superior contracting services for various construction elements. Since its inception in 1972, WPI has provided award-winning construction with integrity, safety, and efficiency, earning a strong reputation and repeat business. The company emphasizes employee dedication, quality of work, and customer trust through communication, trust, and respect.

The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing quality assurance and quality control inspections on manufactured products before delivery to project sites. This role acts as the final quality verification, ensuring compliance with company standards, vendor quality requirements, and customer specifications. The position will also compile and report quality metrics to support continuous improvement initiatives. This role collaborates closely with the Quality Manager and manufacturing teams and is located in the southern Columbus area.

Requirements

• 3+ years in QA/QC inspection or manufacturing quality roles.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in quality reporting tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to be on your feet and mobile for a large portion of the day.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Familiarity with ERP/QMS systems.
• Familiarity with Mechanical and Electrical Systems
• Certification in quality auditing or inspection (e.g., ASQ CQI).
• Experience in quality control, inspection, and ISO 9001 documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day to day quality control activities in assembly, shipping/receiving, and vendor finished goods, ensuring proper execution of in-process and final inspections.
• Serve as a point of contact for customer-reported issues, monitor customer feedback daily for rapid response to needs on installation sites.
• Procure materials, coordinate vendor needs with in-house teams, coordinate shipping, partner with Project Managers if installation is required, and escalate issues or trends to the QAQC Program Manager.
• Manage inspections within applicable jurisdictions, establish criteria and perform calibrations on measurement tools, ensure proper execution of in-process and final inspections, input all inspections into internal and bridged systems, and perform inspections in rotation to support operations teams.
• Investigate non-conformances in collaboration with the QAQC team, support implementation of corrective actions to enhance product quality, establish inspection criteria for calibrated tool inspections, and perform calibrations on tools.
• Assist in generating and maintaining documentation aligned with ISO 9001 standards, define quality standards, and ensure document control.
• Support production teams in meeting quality targets and communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers.
• Serve as the last checkpoint for quality before products are released for delivery to site.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, accidental death, and disability benefits
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed