Mechanical Quality Inspector – ISO 9001/13485

The Davis Companies; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davis Companies seeks a Mechanical Quality Inspector to support QA and inspection activities in an industrial automation manufacturing setting. You will ensure products and processes meet customer requirements, engineering specs, and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical inspection experience, strong documentation skills, and familiarity with QMS and ISO 9001/13485 in regulated environments. This role emphasizes accuracy and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Experience performing mechanical inspections on machined parts or assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of QMS and quality documentation practices.
• Experience in regulated industries such as medical device, life sciences, or aerospace.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Proficiency with standard inspection and metrology equipment.
• Experience documenting nonconformances, CAPAs, deviations and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or ISO 13485.
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and electronic quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, first article, and final mechanical inspections on precision components, assemblies, and automated equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and specifications to verify product conformance.
• Utilize precision measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, bore gauges, and comparators.
• Generate and maintain inspection records, FAIRs, NCRs, and quality documentation.
• Review and manage quality records to ensure compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Support QMS in accordance with ISO 9001/13485 and document control activities.
• Participate in internal audits, CAPAs, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to resolve issues.
• Support supplier quality activities and incoming material inspections as required.
• Ensure traceability, calibration, and proper maintenance of inspection equipment.

Skills

GD&T

Metrology

Inspection planning

Quality documentation

QMS understanding

ISO 9001/13485 familiarity

Microsoft Office

ERP/MES familiarity

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Indicators

Bore gauges

Comparators

Job description

The Davis Companies seeks a Mechanical Quality Inspector to support QA and inspection activities in an industrial automation manufacturing setting. You will ensure products and processes meet customer requirements, engineering specs, and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical inspection experience, strong documentation skills, and familiarity with QMS and ISO 9001/13485 in regulated environments. This role emphasizes accuracy and continuous improvement.