Defense Quality Inspector - Precision & Compliance

Rheinmetall; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing team. You will inspect parts through multiple production stages, interpret blueprints, and ensure conformance to MIL-SPEC, ISO 9001, and AS9100 standards.

Responsibilities include recording measurements, validating paperwork, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives with data-driven analysis. This role requires staying vigilant for nonconformances and adhering to DoD security requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Additional technical training in quality control or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections and measurements, recording results per quality requirements.
• Conduct visual inspections of painted parts to customer specifications.
• Test products at designated stages of Painting/Coating processes (temperature, thickness, adhesion, titration, pH).
• Verify paperwork and certifications are maintained at workstations.
• Interpret blueprints and GD&T to confirm specifications and tolerances.
• Use precision inspection tools to generate dimensional reports and confirm conformance to requirements.
• Initiate containment when discrepancies are identified.
• Review data collection requirements based on drawings and PPAP standards.
• Participate in Gage R&R studies and SPC to support continuous improvement.
• Perform other quality-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T understanding

Documentation accuracy

Cross-functional collaboration

DoD compliance

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in quality control/manufacturing

Tools

Precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers)

CMM

ERP software

QMS documentation systems

Job description

American Rheinmetall is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing team. You will inspect parts through multiple production stages, interpret blueprints, and ensure conformance to MIL-SPEC, ISO 9001, and AS9100 standards.

Responsibilities include recording measurements, validating paperwork, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives with data-driven analysis. This role requires staying vigilant for nonconformances and adhering to DoD security requirements.