Senior On-Floor Quality Inspector

Unified Door and Hardware Group•Roslyn Heights, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), the Senior On-Floor Quality Inspector is responsible for real-time quality enforcement within hollow metal door and frame manufacturing. This hands-on, production-embedded role focuses on detecting, containing, and resolving nonconformances at the source to prevent defects from reaching customers. Operating with a high degree of independence, this position partners with production, engineering, and maintenance to drive immediate corrective actions, reduce rework and scrap, and standardize quality expectations across all shifts. Success is measured by a zero-defect escape mindset, rapid issue resolution, and measurable improvements in product quality and operational performance.

Requirements

5–10+ years of experience in hollow metal door and frame manufacturing
Hands-on experience in shop floor production, quality inspection, or quality engineering
Strong background in welding and sheet metal fabrication
Advanced knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and manufacturing tolerances
Understanding of door and frame construction and hardware preparation requirements
Proven ability to make independent decisions and stop production when necessary
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in custom or engineer-to-order manufacturing environments
Exposure to SAP quality modules and high-mix, low-volume production
Certifications such as AWS (welding) or ASQ (quality)

Responsibilities

Conduct continuous floor audits across all production areas, including forming, welding, assembly, and finishing
Perform in-process inspections to verify dimensional accuracy, weld quality, and surface conditions
Ensure compliance with shop drawings, order requirements, and customer specifications
Stop production when quality risks are identified
Establish and manage quarantine areas for nonconforming materials
Determine defect disposition, including rework, scrap, or use-as-is, and prevent downstream impact
Interpret drawings using GD&T and verify critical tolerances and alignments
Use measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to confirm product conformance
Validate frame squareness, door flatness, and hardware alignment
Inspect weld quality, including penetration, porosity, and finish, to ensure compliance with standards
Verify material integrity, gauge compliance, and forming quality
Partner with production teams to improve consistency and throughput
Lead rapid root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods such as 5 Whys and Fishbone
Collaborate cross-functionally to implement and validate corrective actions
Drive reductions in scrap, rework, and recurring defects
Document nonconformances in SAP S/4HANA
Support traceability, quality notifications, and performance reporting
Provide data to support cost of poor quality, yield improvement, and operational metrics
Ensure compliance with UL, ANSI, SDI, and fire-rated requirements
Validate hardware preparation and product compatibility
Serve as the final quality checkpoint prior to shipment
Define and reinforce visual quality standards and inspection criteria
Train operators and supervisors on defect identification and quality expectations
Promote consistency across shifts, cells, and facilities
Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing and corporate objectives