Automotive Quality Inspector: Precision & Process Champion

IFABCORP; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid company holidays

PTO and vacation

Job summary

IFAB Corp is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Assurance Inspector to serve as the quality gatekeeper across the metal fabrication value stream. You will inspect stamping, welding, CNC machining, and coating processes, document results, and raise containment when parts fail to meet specifications.

The role requires 2+ years in quality inspection, strong GD&T skills, and proficiency with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and gauges.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical cert preferred.
• 2+ years quality inspection experience in manufacturing (automotive/metal fabrication preferred).
• Must understand blueprint reading and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, gauges, and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect stamping, forming, welding, CNC machining, E-Coat and powder coat lines for in-spec parts.
• Log results in QMS/ERP and maintain traceability for inspected items.
• Coach operators on defect recognition and use of inspection gauges.
• Support audits and CAPA processes to maintain ISO 9001/IATF16949 compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

Pass/fail decision making

Coaching operators

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certification in manufacturing/quality/metrology

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Go/no-go gauges

CMM programs (PC-DMIS/Calypso)

Excel & ERP/QMS data entry

Job description

IFAB Corp is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Assurance Inspector to serve as the quality gatekeeper across the metal fabrication value stream. You will inspect stamping, welding, CNC machining, and coating processes, document results, and raise containment when parts fail to meet specifications.

The role requires 2+ years in quality inspection, strong GD&T skills, and proficiency with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and gauges.