The QC Inspector — Fabrication/Assembly is responsible for in-process quality inspection at BPP’s production facilities. Each Inspector carries primary responsibility for one facility (Fabrication or Assembly) while maintaining the ability to float to the other as workload and coverage needs require. This role performs in-process inspections at defined critical points in the production workflow, conducts incoming material inspections, documents and initiates nonconformances, and performs final QC inspection before product ships to customers or transfers to Assembly (Fabrication Inspector only).
The QC Inspector reports to the QC Manager and works in coordination with the Quality Engineer to ensure defects are identified and contained as early as possible in the production process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
In-Process Inspection — Primary Facility:
Perform in-process quality checks at defined critical points in the production workflow at the primary assigned facility.
Verify dimensional, visual, and workmanship requirements against drawings, specifications, and work instructions
Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming product
Apply hold tags, initiate NCRs, and notify the QC Manager or Quality Engineer of nonconformances
Record inspection results and maintain inspection documentation
Fabrication Inspector: perform final QC inspection before product ships to customers or transfers to Assembly, per applicable pre-shipment inspection procedures
Incoming Material Inspection:
Conduct incoming material inspections per procedures established by the Quality Engineer
Verify material certifications, Certificates of Conformance (COCs), and supplier documentation against purchase order requirements
Identify and segregate nonconforming incoming material
Document findings, initiate NCRs as applicable, and escalate to the Quality Engineer or QC Manager
Support the transition of incoming inspection responsibility from Production to Quality
Cross-Facility Float Coverage:
Float to the secondary facility as workload and coverage needs require, providing inspection continuity during absences or volume peaks
Perform in-process quality checks per defined inspection criteria at the secondary facility
Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming product at Assembly
Apply hold tags, initiate NCRs, and notify the Quality Engineer or QC Manager
Documentation & Reporting:
Complete all required inspection records, logs, and checklists accurately and in a timely manner
Document and initiate NCRs; escalate to the Quality Engineer or QC Manager with clear documentation of the nonconformance
Provide input on recurring defect patterns observed at Fabrication and incoming inspection
Support data collection for rework tracking by origin (Fabrication vs. Assembly) to build the quality cost baseline
Qualifications:
Required:
2+ years of experience in quality inspection or quality control in a manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
Familiarity with basic measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, tape measures, gauges)
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify workmanship defects
Ability to clearly document findings in writing
Comfortable working across both shop Fabrication and Assembly environments
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred:
Associate’s degree or technical certification in manufacturing, quality, or related field
Experience in electrical equipment, switchgear, panel, or metal fabrication manufacturing
UL 891 certification or experience
Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
Experience with incoming material inspection and supplier documentation review
ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
Experience with ERP/MRP systems
Forklift certification or willingness to obtain
Numbers & Facts
Location
Rancho Cordova, California
Skills
American Society for Quality (ASQ)unmatched
Blueprintsunmatched
Check Processingunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Documentation Reviewunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Forkliftunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
ISO 9001unmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Metal Manufacturingunmatched
Process Qualityunmatched
Purchase Ordersunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Quality Engineeringunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Switchgearunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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