Dimensional Quality Inspection Specialist

A day in the life

You start your shift on the production floor, blueprint in hand, confirming the first piece off a line meets customer specs. A few hours later, you’re verifying grain flow on a critical part, documenting tensile and hardness results, and updating records in the ERP so everything is traceable. By afternoon, you’re partnering with production and engineering to disposition a nonconforming lot and issuing a Repair Shop Order—then wrapping up with a final inspection and calibration check on a frequently used gage.

What you’ll do

• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T to verify dimensional compliance
• Complete first-piece inspections for multiple departments
• Run in-process and final inspections; accurately fill out history cards and inspection reports
• Audit the floor for adherence to control plans and work instructions
• Set up and operate precision and special gaging: micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and other metrology tools
• Prepare test samples using cut-off saws and related equipment
• Perform hardness, tensile, and torque testing to the relevant standards
• Conduct grain flow testing and safely mix required chemicals for metallurgical evaluations
• Evaluate raw materials to confirm they meet specifications
• Complete PPAP documentation as assigned
• Assist with gage R&R and capability studies under guidance
• Disposition nonconforming material and generate Repair Shop Orders as needed
• Review incoming material certifications (raw material, heat treat, plating) for compliance; maintain cert records in the ERP
• Execute routine calibration on gages and measuring instruments per schedule
• Maintain all quality documentation and records within the ERP/business system
• Participate in meetings to support quality initiatives
• Work with customers and suppliers when needed under the direction of quality leadership
• Follow all Lean, Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring

• 2–4 years of manufacturing quality inspection experience preferred
• Proven skill reading blueprints and interpreting GD&T
• Hands-on experience with precision instruments and special gaging
• Familiarity with PPAP and statistical tools preferred
• Basic computer skills; ERP experience preferred

How you work

• Meticulous attention to detail and measurement accuracy
• Working knowledge of dimensional inspection and test methods
• Confident identifying nonconforming product and escalating appropriately
• Basic understanding of SPC concepts
• Solid documentation and recordkeeping
• Clear communicator who collaborates effectively with production teams
• Committed to continuous improvement and compliance

Physical realities of the role

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Lift and handle parts up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Perform repetitive hand movements while measuring and testing
• Work in manufacturing areas including heat treat and production
• Wear required PPE