Manufacturing Quality Technician

Spectrum Staffing, Inc.; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Staffing, Inc. seeks a hands‑on Quality Inspector to support product accuracy and inspection activities in a manufacturing setting.

You will work with production and operations teams, use precision measurement equipment, and help ensure finished products meet internal standards and customer specifications. The role offers exposure to diverse inspection methods, quality documentation, and cross‑functional problem solving, with a focus on continuous improvement and adherence to ISO

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or a related discipline.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, product requirements and inspection results.
• Hands-on experience with precision inspection equipment such as calipers, gauges and CMMs.
• Understanding of quality systems and familiarity with ISO 9001.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, organization and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with production, engineering and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, work in progress, and finished products for conformance to drawings, specifications and procedures.
• Perform visual and dimensional checks using measuring instruments, magnification or imaging equipment, and sampling plans.
• Carry out specialized product testing, including electrical resistivity checks when required by customer specs.
• Record inspection findings and maintain traceable quality documentation in an ERP system.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, inventory, and shipping to verify materials and support packaging and shipment release.
• Prepare certificates of conformance and other customer‑required quality documents.
• Assist with first article inspections, production part approval records, nonconformance reports and corrective action documentation.
• Investigate supplier or product discrepancies and coordinate resolutions with technical and quality personnel.
• Maintain controlled specifications and inspection records; track calibration schedules.
• Review quality performance information, identify recurring issues, and participate in corrective action and process improvement efforts.
• Follow ISO quality procedures and workplace safety requirements while supporting production with inspection questions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical problem‑solving

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality degree or related

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)

Job description

Join a manufacturing quality team in a hands‑on role supporting product accuracy, inspection activities, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with production and operations teams, use precision measurement equipment, and help ensure finished products meet internal standards and customer specifications. This opportunity offers exposure to varied inspection methods, quality documentation, and cross‑functional problem‑solving.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect raw materials, work in progress, and completed products for conformance with drawings, specifications, and established quality procedures.
• Perform visual and dimensional checks using measuring instruments, magnification or imaging equipment, and applicable sampling plans.
• Carry out specialized product testing, including electrical resistivity checks when required by customer specifications.
• Record inspection findings, maintain traceable quality documentation, and enter completed inspection information into an ERP system.
• Partner with manufacturing, inventory, and shipping personnel to verify materials, resolve product questions, and support accurate packaging, labeling, and shipment release.
• Prepare certificates of conformance and other customer‑required quality documents.
• Assist with first article inspections, production part approval records, nonconformance reports, corrective action documentation, and customer complaint follow‑up.
• Investigate supplier or product discrepancies, support return material processing, and coordinate resolutions with technical and quality personnel.
• Maintain controlled specifications and inspection records; perform designated equipment calibrations and track calibration schedules.
• Review quality performance information, identify recurring issues, and participate in corrective action and process improvement efforts.
• Follow applicable ISO quality procedures and workplace safety requirements while supporting production personnel with inspection‑related questions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous quality assurance, quality control, or inspection experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Degree in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or a related discipline, or comparable practical experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, product requirements, and inspection results.
• Hands‑on experience with precision inspection equipment such as calipers, gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM).
• Understanding of quality systems and inspection practices, including familiarity with ISO 9001.
• Experience with nonconforming material, root cause analysis, and corrective or preventive action processes.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, organization, and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with production, engineering, and operations teams.
• Quality‑related certification and experience with ERP systems are pluses.

BENEFITS

Build practical experience across multiple stages of manufacturing quality, work with a variety of inspection technologies, and contribute to meaningful product and process improvements. Specific employer‑sponsored benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.