Incoming Quality Inspector - Defense Manufacturing

Gwynedd Manufacturing Inc.; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwynedd Manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to verify incoming raw materials, components, and supplier documentation for conformance to drawings and PO specs. You will apply GD&T principles, perform dimensional checks, and maintain inspection records in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires 3–5 years in quality inspection within manufacturing, familiarity with QMS systems, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a quality inspection or receiving inspection role within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of computer-based and electronic systems, with the ability to navigate, input, and manage data within digital quality management systems (QMS).
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles.
• Experience using precision measurement and inspection tools.
• Familiarity with AQL sampling methods and inspection plans.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or other regulated quality systems; military or defense standards a plus.
• Comfortable working with inspection records, databases, and basic computer applications.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments and with suppliers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection on incoming raw materials, components, and finished or semi-finished parts.
• Verify conformance to purchase orders, engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges).
• Apply AQL and sampling plans as required for incoming inspection.
• Review certifications, material test reports, and supplier documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material in accordance with SOPs.
• Generate and maintain inspection records, inspection reports, and nonconformance documentation.
• Communicate quality issues with internal teams (Quality, Purchasing, Engineering, Production) to support timely resolution.
• Assist Quality Management with root cause investigations and corrective action activities related to supplier issues.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality systems, ISO standards, and applicable customer or military specifications.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to incoming quality and supplier performance.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

GD&T understanding

Quality data communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Pin gauges

Job description

Gwynedd Manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to verify incoming raw materials, components, and supplier documentation for conformance to drawings and PO specs. You will apply GD&T principles, perform dimensional checks, and maintain inspection records in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires 3–5 years in quality inspection within manufacturing, familiarity with QMS systems, and strong attention to detail.