Inspector

regalrexnord; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k matching employer contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Regal Rexnord is seeking a quality inspector to ensure product quality and reliability through inspection, testing, and measurement across production stages.

You will interpret engineering drawings, perform dimensional checks with precision tools including CMMs, and document inspection data to support continuous quality improvement, while collaborating with engineering and production teams on tolerance management and process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Five years' experience in mechanical inspections.
• Proficiency with mechanical inspection devices.
• Proficiency with electronic and optical inspection equipment.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Tests and inspects products at various stages to maintain quality and reliability.
• Interprets drawings and specs to determine quality standards.
• Selects products for tests and checks dimensions, finishes and mechanical characteristics.
• Evaluates data and writes reports to identify deviations from standards.
• Recommends modifications to improve quality within equipment capabilities.
• Sets up nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products.
• Follows inspection standards and assists operators as needed.
• Coordinate calibration of gauges and measuring devices.
• Operate shop floor and office CMMs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Five years experience in mechanical inspections

Tools

Mechanical inspection devices

Electronic inspection devices

Optical inspection equipment

CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines)

Job description

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

SUMMARY

Responsible for ensuring product quality and reliability through inspection, testing, and measurement at various stages of the manufacturing process. Interprets engineering drawings and specifications, performs dimensional and nondestructive testing using precision measurement tools (including CMMs), evaluates and documents inspection data, and recommends improvements to quality standards. Works closely with engineering, supervision, and production operators to resolve quality issues, set dimensional allowances, manage minor tolerance deviations, and maintain compliance with inspection procedures. Also responsible for gauge calibration, inspection documentation, and supporting continuous quality improvement efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Tests and inspects products at various stages of the production process and compiles data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties.
• Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in the production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical characteristics. Checks dimensions for close tolerances, accurate dimensions and specified finishes. Uses various types of precision measuring instruments FROM 1.0000" to 40.0000".
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Sets up and performs nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products.
• Follows all inspection standards and procedures.
• Advise and assists operators where necessary.
• Work with supervisor in setting up dimension allowances and in passing parts with minor tolerance deviations.
• Responsible for filling out and filing of various inspection reports as required and forwarding of some reports to various offices.
• Perform other inspection practices as required.
• Perform and/or coordinate calibration of gages and/or measuring devices.
• Operate shop floor and office CMM's.

Critical Competencies

Candidate must demonstrate a consistent record of producing high-quality work supported by precise, reliable, and thoroughly documented inspection results. This includes a proven ability to follow established processes, maintain accuracy under varying workloads, and uphold the standards required to ensure parts meet all specifications and customer expectations.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Five (5) years experience in mechanical inspections
• Proficiency in the use of all mechanical inspection devices
• Proficiency in the setup and use of electronic inspection devices
• Proficiency in the setup and use of optical inspection equipment
• Familiar with Microsoft Office products

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company's automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affliative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientat