WIP Quality Inspector

Bose Corporation•Binghamton, NY

3d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Work-In-Process (WIP) Quality Inspector ensures that products, components, and manufacturing processes meet company quality standards throughout production. The role performs product inspections and process audits across Final Assembly, Glass Fabrication, Metal Finishing, and Silk-Screening operations. It verifies workmanship, cosmetic appearance, component installation, assembly accuracy, and adherence to standardized work, identifying defects and process deviations before products advance to subsequent manufacturing stages. The position reports directly to the Quality Manager and works throughout the manufacturing floor in a high-mix, low-volume environment producing luxury audio products. The inspector carries out in-process inspections, documents results, maintains quality records, identifies and reports non-conforming materials and products, and collaborates with production teams to address quality concerns. The role also supports root-cause investigations, corrective actions, quality improvements, and compliance with quality management system requirements. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, assembly, or a related production environment. The inspector must be detail-oriented, able to interpret work instructions and manufacturing documentation, have basic computer skills, and communicate and collaborate effectively. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, moving among production departments, detailed visual inspection, distinguishing cosmetic defects, and occasionally lifting and carrying materials or products under plant safety requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, assembly, or a related production environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify cosmetic and workmanship defects.
Ability to read and interpret work instructions, assembly drawings, quality standards, and manufacturing documentation.
Basic computer skills for documentation, record retention, and reporting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with production and quality teams.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the manufacturing facility for extended periods and move between production departments.
Ability to perform detailed visual inspections and distinguish cosmetic defects, finish variations, and workmanship concerns.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials and products in accordance with plant safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience inspecting electronic assemblies or consumer electronics products.
Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with process auditing, quality control methodologies, and inspection techniques.
Experience using visual standards and cosmetic acceptance criteria.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes including assembly, finishing, painting, glass fabrication, and silk screening.
Experience using inspection and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

Inspect audio products during final assembly, including amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, CD players, preamplifiers, and related products.
Inspect units before electrical testing for compliance with quality standards; verify wiring, electrical connections, FFC connections, hardware, screw placement, and applicable torque requirements.
Check products for cosmetic defects and confirm assemblies meet engineering drawings, work instructions, quality standards, and approved manufacturing processes.
Inspect glass assemblies for sealant leaks, bonding issues, plexiglass and foam-tape placement, light leakage, and surface defects.
Inspect stainless steel and powder-coated components for finish quality and cosmetic defects; inspect silk-screened components for print quality, completeness, clarity, durability, alignment, and positioning.
Prevent non-conforming materials from progressing through production.
Conduct routine process audits across Final Assembly, Glass, Metal Finishing, and Silk Screening operations.
Verify operators follow current work instructions, visual standards, standard operating procedures, and standardized work practices.
Audit critical-to-quality characteristics, including wiring configurations, hardware installation, torque requirements, material handling, cosmetic standards, and component traceability.
Observe operations to identify process deviations, inefficiencies, and risks that may affect product quality.
Document audit findings, communicate non-conformances to production leadership and the Quality Manager, track findings through resolution, and verify corrective-action effectiveness.
Support quality improvements and standardized work, and participate in root-cause investigations and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Conduct routine in-process inspections, document results, maintain accurate quality records, and identify, segregate, and report non-conforming materials and products.
Collaborate with production teams to resolve quality concerns; assist with root-cause analysis and corrective-action implementation.
Support internal quality initiatives and quality management system compliance, provide objective feedback on product and process quality, and advocate for quality throughout manufacturing.