Assembly Inspector

ZP Group; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks an Assembly Inspector to join a growing manufacturing team supporting the assembly of mechanical and electromechanical products. The Quality Inspector will act as a critical checkpoint throughout production to ensure assemblies meet engineering specs and workmanship standards.

Responsibilities include performing inspections, verifying torque and dimensions, applying GD&T, documenting results, and collaborating with engineers and technicians to drive quality and continuous

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience performing quality inspections in manufacturing, production, or assembly.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, torque devices).
• Knowledge of GD&T and ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
• Experience identifying defects, documenting nonconformances, and supporting corrective actions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of mechanical and electromechanical assemblies across production stages.
• Verify torque values, dimensions, and assembly requirements with precision tools.
• Apply GD&T to evaluate conformance to drawings and standards.
• Ensure proper labeling, serialization, traceability, and workmanship before release.
• Document inspection results and nonconformances accurately.
• Escalate defects and quality concerns to technicians and leadership.
• Maintain calibration status of measurement equipment and support verification activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prevent progression of assemblies that do not pass inspections.

Skills

Quality inspections

Documentation

Communication

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Torque verification equipment

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Assembly Inspector to join a growing manufacturing team supporting the assembly of advanced mechanical and electromechanical products. The Quality Inspector will serve as a critical quality checkpoint throughout the production process, ensuring assemblies meet engineering specifications, workmanship standards, and compliance requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with technicians, engineers, and quality professionals in a collaborative manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of mechanical and electromechanical assemblies throughout various stages of production.
• Verify torque values, critical dimensions, and assembly requirements using precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment.
• Apply GD&T principles to evaluate compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing standards.
• Confirm proper labeling, serialization, traceability, and workmanship requirements prior to inspection release.
• Document inspection results, nonconformances, and quality findings accurately while maintaining compliant records and reports.
• Identify, communicate, and elevate defects or quality concerns to technicians, engineers, and production leadership.
• Maintain calibration status and proper care of measurement and inspection equipment while supporting measurement system verification activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in production briefings, proactively raise quality concerns, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure assemblies do not advance through production without successful completion of required inspections and approvals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience performing quality inspections in a manufacturing, production, or assembly environment.
• Proficiency using precision measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, gauges, torque verification equipment, and related inspection instruments.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and work instructions.
• Experience identifying defects, documenting nonconformances, and supporting corrective action processes.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality standards.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
• Employee wellness and support programs.

Keywords

Quality Inspector, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Production Inspection, Mechanical Assembly, Electromechanical Assembly, GD&T, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Precision Measurement, Calipers, Micrometers, Torque Verification, Gauges, Engineering Drawings, Technical Specifications, Traceability, Labeling Compliance, Nonconformance Reporting, Corrective Actions, Root Cause Analysis, Calibration, Measurement Systems, Workmanship Standards, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Quality, Inspection Documentation, Assembly Inspection, Production Support

#LI-OnSite #LI-MJ