Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

Job Description: Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

This role focuses on performing precise quality inspections for electro-mechanical and electronics manufacturing, with an emphasis on incoming inspection, measurement, and documentation of non-conformities. The Quality Inspector interprets engineering and manufacturing drawings, uses a variety of inspection tools and gages, and ensures that parts and assemblies meet established quality standards. This position supports a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment and contributes directly to consistent product quality and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection of parts and materials to ensure they meet specified requirements and quality standards.
• Measure parts using micrometers, calipers, gages, and other inspection tools, and compare results to engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Interpret manufacturing and engineering drawings, including understanding dimensions, tolerances, drawing notes, and measurement requirements.
• Conduct visual inspections and use basic measuring tools to verify product quality and identify defects or non-conformities.
• Document non-conformities accurately and completely, including recording inspection results and maintaining quality documentation.
• Update inspection reports and related quality records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Use quality inspection tools and gages correctly and safely to perform detailed measurements and checks.
• Support quality control processes for circuit board manufacturing, PCBA, and electro-mechanical assemblies when applicable.
• Assist in creating and performing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) when required.
• Contribute to activities related to PPAPs, PFMEA, and control plans as needed to support continuous improvement and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with quality technicians, production teams, and engineering to communicate inspection findings and support corrective actions.
• Follow established quality procedures and inspection standards to maintain consistency and compliance.
• Maintain an organized work area and care for inspection tools and equipment to ensure accurate measurements.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in quality inspection, gage calibration, or a quality technician role.
• Proficiency in using inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and various gages.
• Ability to interpret manufacturing and engineering drawings, including reading dimensions, tolerances, and notes.
• Experience measuring parts and comparing results to blueprints or engineering specifications.
• Hands-on experience performing quality inspections using both visual methods and basic measuring tools.
• Strong understanding of quality control principles and inspection practices.
• Ability to complete and update inspection reports and quality documentation accurately.
• Attention to detail and strong observational skills for identifying defects and non-conformities.
• Basic familiarity with quality documentation processes and recordkeeping.
• Comfort working in an electronics manufacturing or similar production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in electronics, including circuit board manufacturing, PCBA, or electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Experience in working with schematics or electronics-related documentation.
• Experience creating and performing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Exposure to Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
• Experience drafting Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and control plans.
• Prior experience in a contract manufacturing environment for electro-mechanical systems.
• Strong communication skills to report inspection findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage inspection tasks in a fast-paced production setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Long Grove, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Long Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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