Incoming Quality Inspector — GD&T & Materials

Gwynedd Manufacturing; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwynedd Manufacturing in North Wales, PA, is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to verify incoming raw materials, components, and outsourced processes against engineering drawings and purchase orders. The role emphasizes GD&T, precision measurement, and rigorous documentation to prevent nonconforming items from entering production.

You will collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality teams, generate inspection records, support root-cause analyses, and help drive ISO 9001

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in quality inspection or receiving inspection in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles.
• Experience with precision measurement tools.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or defense standards is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw materials, components, and finished/semifinished parts.
• Verify conformance to purchase orders, engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using precision measurement tools.
• Review certifications, material test reports, and supplier documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material per SOPs.
• Generate and maintain inspection records, inspection reports, and nonconformance documentation.
• Communicate quality issues with internal teams to support timely resolution.
• Assist Quality Management with root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable customer or military specs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to incoming quality and supplier performance.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Read engineering drawings

Quality inspection tools

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Pin gauges

Job description

Gwynedd Manufacturing in North Wales, PA, is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to verify incoming raw materials, components, and outsourced processes against engineering drawings and purchase orders. The role emphasizes GD&T, precision measurement, and rigorous documentation to prevent nonconforming items from entering production.

You will collaborate with Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality teams, generate inspection records, support root-cause analyses, and help drive ISO 9001