Automotive Quality Inspector - Precision & Parts

RESRG; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Job summary

RESRG Automotive is seeking a Quality Inspector at our Morehead, KY location to inspect automotive components and finished products for conformance to customer specifications and internal requirements. This hourly role supports production by identifying defects, documenting results, and helping prevent nonconforming product from reaching customers.

Responsibilities include using calipers, micrometers, and inspection fixtures to perform first-piece, in-process, final, and dock audits, recording

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; technical training or quality-related certification preferred.
• Previous experience in automotive manufacturing or quality inspection preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, inspection standards, and part specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts and finished goods to verify conformance to control plans and customer specifications.
• Use inspection tools and equipment to perform visual, dimensional, and functional checks.
• Record inspection results accurately and support containment and rework activities.
• Communicate quality concerns to Production, Quality, Engineering, and supervision as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality inspection

Reading specs

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG - a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

RESRG Automotive is seeking you to join our team as a Quality Inspector in our Morehead, KY location!

Your Job

The Quality Inspector is an hourly position responsible for inspecting automotive components and finished products to ensure they meet customer specifications, quality standards, and internal requirements. This role supports production by identifying defects, documenting inspection results, and helping prevent nonconforming product from reaching the customer.

What you Will do in Your Role

•Inspect parts, materials, assemblies, and finished goods to verify conformance to control plans, work instructions, customer specifications, and quality standards.
•Use required inspection tools, gauges, fixtures, and measurement equipment to complete visual, dimensional, and functional checks.
•Perform first-piece, in-process, final, receiving, containment, and/or dock audit inspections as assigned.
•Identify, tag, segregate, and document nonconforming or suspect material according to established procedures.
•Record inspection results accurately using required forms, check sheets, logs, or electronic systems.
•Support containment, sorting, rework verification, quality alerts, and basic root cause investigation activities.
•Communicate quality concerns, recurring defects, or process issues to Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and supervision as needed.
•Follow standardized work, safety procedures, 5S expectations, and plant rules while supporting production and continuous improvement activities.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED preferred; technical training, manufacturing coursework, or quality-related certification preferred.
• Previous experience in automotive manufacturing, quality inspection, production, or a related manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, inspection standards, control plans, quality alerts, and basic engineering or part specifications.
• Experience using basic measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, fixtures, or other inspection equipment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify defects, document findings accurately, and follow established quality procedures.
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter inspection results, complete forms, and use quality or production systems as required.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members, supervisors, and support departments regarding quality concerns and inspection results.
• Must be able to work assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and production schedules as business needs require.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of thisposition require the ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment and perform inspections in production, warehouse, receiving, and quality areas as needed.

• Frequent standing and walking throughout production and inspection areas for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending, reaching, grasping, handling parts, and performing repetitive inspection tasks.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of parts, totes, or materials up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to visually inspect parts and identify defects, color variation, surface conditions, and workmanship concerns.
• May require overtime, weekend work, shift flexibility, and support across multiple production areas based on business needs.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About the Company

We are a fast-growing B2B company with a strong internal culture that values respect for others, diversity, serving a greater purpose, and passionate creativity. We have a dynamic and growing global footprint. A diverse and team-focused workforce. Create the next generation of innovation. Career paths that enable professional growth and development. Strongly committed to serving our community and environment. A safe, fun workplace focused on health and wellness. A competitive compensation and benefits package.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.