Manufacturing Quality Inspector - Continuous Improvement

Laminate Technologies, Inc.; Martinsville (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Laminate Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector to audit materials, processes, and products to ensure adherence to quality standards. You will identify non-conformances, document findings, and support root cause and corrective actions in collaboration with production and quality teams.

The role emphasizes timely inspections, accurate record-keeping, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives to uphold product quality and operational excellence in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical/associate in quality preferred.
• 1–3 years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing (wood/laminate preferred).
• Experience with measurement tools: calipers, micrometers, tape measures, gauges.
• Basic quality systems knowledge and non-conformance documentation.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect in-process and final products using established procedures and documentation.
• Inspect raw materials and purchased parts for conformance to specs.
• Record inspection results and maintain organized documentation.
• Identify quality issues and assist root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Conduct audits of processes, documentation, and finished goods per standards.
• Support First Article Inspections, Gemba walks, and internal checks.
• Follow SOPs and safety policies; maintain PPE usage.
• Assist in calibration and maintenance of inspection tools.
• Communicate findings to operators and leadership to resolve issues.
• Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Quality mindset

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school diploma

Quality-related training

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Gauges

Job description

Laminate Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector to audit materials, processes, and products to ensure adherence to quality standards. You will identify non-conformances, document findings, and support root cause and corrective actions in collaboration with production and quality teams.

The role emphasizes timely inspections, accurate record-keeping, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives to uphold product quality and operational excellence in a manufacturing setting.