Quality Inspector - Receiving

STULZ•Frederick, Maryland, MD

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About The Position

The Quality Inspector is responsible for verifying that purchased, fabricated, incoming, and in-process components meet applicable drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and quality requirements before release for production. The role performs visual and dimensional inspections, records results, controls nonconforming material, and collaborates with Quality, Production, Warehouse, Engineering, Purchasing, and suppliers to protect product quality and support on-time delivery. The inspector interprets technical documents and acceptance criteria, uses calibrated measuring equipment, and documents traceable inspection records in required systems, including SAP. The position supports reinspection, nonconformance disposition, investigations, corrective and preventive actions, supplier-quality concerns, and continuous improvement. It also requires following inspection procedures and safety requirements, maintaining an organized inspection area, and communicating quality concerns and production risks promptly.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of manufacturing, quality inspection, assembly, machining, fabrication, or related experience; equivalent technical training may be considered.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and manufacturing specifications.
Experience using basic and precision measuring tools.
Basic computer proficiency and ability to enter accurate information into electronic systems.
Ability to read and understand English instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and raise quality concerns objectively.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects or inconsistencies.
Sound judgment and confidence to place material on hold when requirements are not met.
Ability to prioritize inspections in a fast-paced production environment without sacrificing accuracy.
Effective problem-solving, organization, documentation, and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently while maintaining effective cross-functional relationships.
Commitment to safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience inspecting sheet-metal parts, weldments, machined parts, electrical enclosures, or HVAC-related components.
Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), sampling plans, nonconformance reporting, and corrective-action processes.
Experience with ERP or quality-management systems, including SAP or a comparable platform.

Responsibilities

Inspect incoming, fabricated, and in-process parts and components for dimensional accuracy, material, finish, condition, labeling, quantity, and workmanship.
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, inspection instructions, and acceptance criteria to determine conformance.
Use calibrated inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, tape measures, height gauges, thread gauges, squares, and other precision measuring tools.
Verify critical dimensions, hole patterns, bends, welds, coatings, hardware, and other characteristics relevant to sheet-metal and HVAC manufacturing.
Document inspection results in required logs, forms, databases, ERP, or quality-management systems and maintain traceable inspection records.
Identify, tag, segregate, and communicate nonconforming material; initiate or support nonconformance reports as required.
Coordinate with Quality, Production, Warehouse, Engineering, and Purchasing to clarify requirements, resolve discrepancies, and support timely material disposition.
Reinspect corrected or replaced material and verify required actions are complete before release.
Assist with root-cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, supplier-quality concerns, and continuous improvement activities.
Follow inspection procedures, control plans, and escalation requirements.
Confirm inspection tools are within calibration, properly stored, and suitable for the measurement; report damaged or out-of-calibration equipment.
Maintain an organized inspection area and support 5S, housekeeping, and material-control expectations.
Follow company safety rules, PPE requirements, quality procedures, and applicable regulatory standards.
Communicate inspection status, quality concerns, and potential production risks promptly and professionally.
Navigate and utilize SAP to perform essential duties.
Demonstrate safe behaviors and promote a safe working environment.
Accomplish quality and organization objectives by completing related duties and tasks.
Perform other related duties as assigned based on business needs.