Quality Control Engineer

A quality inspector job description involves ensuring that products and materials meet specified quality standards through inspection, testing, and monitoring of production processes. Key responsibilities include reviewing blueprints, using measuring instruments, documenting defects, and recommending adjustments to improve quality and prevent issues before products are shipped. 

Core duties

• Inspect and test products: Conduct various tests on incoming materials and finished products, and inspect samples using appropriate methods to check for defects or deviations from specifications.

• Monitor production: Oversee the manufacturing process to ensure quality control procedures are followed at every stage.

• Read and interpret documents: Review blueprints, schematics, and specifications to ensure products align with design and production standards.

• Use measuring equipment: Measure products and materials using tools like calipers, gauges, and micrometers.

• Document findings: Maintain detailed records of inspections, tests, and quality issues, and report findings to management.

• Identify and address defects: Determine the root cause of product defects and recommend corrective actions to the production team.

• Approve or reject products: Accept or reject finished items based on whether they meet the quality standards.

• Train and collaborate: Educate production staff on quality control issues and collaborate with managers to improve processes. 

Key skills and qualifications

• Technical skills: Ability to read technical drawings and use inspection equipment and software.

• Analytical skills: Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities to identify and correct defects.

• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for documentation and team collaboration.

• Computer and math skills: Basic computer and math skills for data recording and analysis.

• Education and experience: Typically requires a high school diploma, with an associate's degree or higher preferred, and experience in quality assurance or manufacturing is often beneficial. Certifications like the ASQ Certified Quality Inspector

• It is a Full Time Manufacturing job for candidates with 0 - 6+ years Experience.