Manufacturing Quality Inspector - Precision & Improvement

River Bend Hose Specialty; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

River Bend Hose Specialty is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Inspector to ensure products meet quality standards by inspecting materials, in-process parts, and finished goods. The role uses calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and comparators, and requires reading blueprints and GD&T to set inspection criteria.

Responsibilities include documenting inspection results, identifying non-conformances, contributing to root cause analysis, and maintaining quality records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality inspection role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical inspection techniques and tools.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 or similar quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and comparators.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions to determine inspection criteria.
• Document and report inspection results accurately, including identifying and communicating non-conformances.
• Assist in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain detailed and organized inspection records and quality documentation.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and other departments to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in internal and external audits and contribute to maintaining ISO and customer quality standards.
• Support quality documentation efforts, including PPAP, FAI, and control plans.
• Serve as a key member of the quality team, contributing to quality initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

GD&T reading

Use of calipers/micrometers

Documentation & reporting

QA collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Comparators

Job description

River Bend Hose Specialty is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Inspector to ensure products meet quality standards by inspecting materials, in-process parts, and finished goods. The role uses calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and comparators, and requires reading blueprints and GD&T to set inspection criteria.

Responsibilities include documenting inspection results, identifying non-conformances, contributing to root cause analysis, and maintaining quality records.