Quality Inspector

RK Industries • Aurora, CO

36d

About The Position

The Quality Inspector role offers the opportunity to ensure excellence across manufacturing and inspection processes, supporting compliance, quality standards, and customer specifications. This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality products and services while collaborating with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams. Quality Inspectors drive continuous improvement, identify non-conformances, and help create a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence. This role provides hands-on experience with inspection tools, blueprints, and technical drawings, with increasing responsibility based on experience level. It offers the chance to mentor and develop team members, influence process improvements, and contribute directly to the success and efficiency of manufacturing operations. RK Company Overview As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers' greatest concepts into reality. Position Summary The Quality Inspector will be responsible for ensuring that all manufacturing and inspection activities align with established quality standards, process documentation, and customer specifications. This role plays a key part in cross-functional teams including Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams. The Quality Inspector upholds organizational performance by driving compliance, identifying non-conformances, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; additional vocational or technical training preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience, preferably in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Receives direct supervision in performing technical responsibilities.
• Familiar with basic inspection tools and techniques.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work in compliance with standard procedures.
• Understands acceptance criteria and is aware of internal and external quality expectations.
• Actively supports team goals and production timelines.
• Displays judgment and initiative in resolving issues and making recommendations.
• Willingness to contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and capable of navigating ERP systems.
• Brings energy to a team under the general supervision of an experienced professional or manager.
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of quality experience in manufacturing or construction, with increasing responsibility.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, technical drawings, and models independently.
• Able to perform majority of installer tasks independently while meeting quality and delivery expectations.
• Strong understanding of industry standards such as NFPA 70 (NEC), NECA, and NEMA.
• Experience managing non-conformances and supporting corrective/preventive action processes.
• Effective communicator with strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Able to design and deliver basic training on inspection protocols or tools.
• Demonstrates initiative, problem-solving ability, and independent judgment in evaluating quality issues.
• Effectively balances workload while consistently meeting deadlines and shifting demands.
• Proactively collaborates with team members to meet production goals.
• Understands continuous improvement initiatives and is willing and able to make contributions.
• Senior-level Inspector responsible for complex installation requirements, troubleshooting, and team leadership.
• 6+ years of quality experience in manufacturing or construction, with increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform complex inspections and resolve quality issues.
• Proven experience identifying process gaps and suggesting effective improvements.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 principles and quality management systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proven ability to collaborate with engineering, project management, and production teams to effectively resolve complex related challenges and plan upcoming projects.
• Reads and interprets advanced blueprints and manages job requirements independently.
• Leads, trains, mentors, develops, and drives a quality team.
• Demonstrates deep understanding of methods, tools, standards, and quality assurance.
• Actively supports lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall supervision for assigned project processes, including achieving performance metrics for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Drive the application of Lean Manufacturing tools and concepts to achieve measurable and sustainable improvements for assigned project processes.
• Train, mentor, and grow production team members to build a high performing and engaged workforce.
• Supervise manufacturing personnel, ensuring alignment, engagement, development, and retention of talent.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence consistent with RK Mission Critical values.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiency and waste reduction.
• Accountable for the supervision of assigned project processes, including adherence to safety requirements, and standard work instructions.
• Coordinate with the Production Manager to provide tactical input on manufacturing support and execution.
• Participate in the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, including hazard analysis, safety procedures, and team member skill assessments.
• Perform these and other comparable related duties as instructed by the management team.

Benefits

• RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
• Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees