Quality Inspectors-Direct Hire

Kelly Services is hiring experienced Quality Inspectors for direct-hire opportunities with a growing manufacturing organization.

This role is ideal for someone with hands-on quality inspection experience who enjoys working closely with manufacturing teams, reviewing specifications, using precision measurement tools, and helping prevent quality issues before products reach the customer.

Direct Hire | 1st & 2nd Shift Opportunities
Location: Kearny, NJ

1st Shift: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Pay: $25.00–$26.00/hr

2nd Shift: 3:30 PM–12:00 AM
Pay: $27.50–$28.60/hr

• Inspect incoming components, raw materials, fabricated parts, subassemblies, and finished products.
• Perform First Article Inspections according to drawings, inspection plans, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections to verify products meet established quality standards.
• Use measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, and other inspection equipment.
• Collect, document, and analyze quality data.
• Record inspection results and communicate nonconforming findings to appropriate teams.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions for quality concerns.
• Help identify recurring defects and opportunities for long-term process improvement.
• Review manufacturing and quality documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform subassembly testing when required.
• Follow established sampling plans and inspection procedures.
• Work closely with Quality Management and Manufacturing to resolve product and process concerns.
• Monitor corrective actions to ensure identified issues are properly addressed.
• Support internal Quality Management System requirements and applicable environmental and workplace safety standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities aimed at strengthening product quality and customer satisfaction.

• Previous hands-on quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within an ISO-certified manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, work instructions, and inspection criteria.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment, including calipers and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document inspection findings.
• Good troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working closely with production and manufacturing teams.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• ISO 9001
• SAP
• Document-control systems
• FMEA
• Root-cause analysis
• Corrective and preventive action
• First Article Inspection
• Sampling plans
• Quality Management Systems
• Manufacturing quality audits
• DFx or similar quality methodologies

This is a direct-hire opportunity offering:

• Competitive benefits package
• Paid time off beginning on Day One
• 10 company-paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous 401(k) employer contribution
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Stable manufacturing environment

If you have experience inspecting manufactured components, working with drawings and specifications, and using precision measuring tools to ensure products meet quality requirements, we want to hear from you.

Apply today for this direct-hire Quality Inspector opportunity with Kelly Services.