MQ TECHNICIAN

TE Connectivity Corporation; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Tennessee is hiring a Quality Inspector to verify in-process production and finished goods meet specifications. You will perform inspections, document results, identify nonconformances, and support continuous improvement with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing quality inspection, ability to read work instructions and drawings, basic computer skills, and familiarity with SAP/QMS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate or associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing quality inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, control plans, and basic technical drawings/blueprints.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with quality systems SAP/QMS.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, purchased parts, and sub-assemblies against drawings, specifications, and sampling plans.
• Perform in-process inspections to verify adherence to work instructions and quality requirements.
• Conduct final inspection of finished goods prior to shipment; verify labeling, packaging, and documentation.
• Record inspection results accurately in paper and/or electronic systems; maintain traceability per procedure.
• Identify, tag, and segregate nonconforming material; initiate nonconformance reports and support disposition.
• Communicate quality issues promptly to Production, Supervisors, and Quality leadership; support containment and corrective actions.
• Verify corrective actions and re-inspect reworked products to ensure conformity; assist with root-cause problem solving.

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Independent work

Quality inspection experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certificate or associate degree

Tools

SAP

QMS

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Description:

Job Overview

The Quality Inspector is responsible for verifying in-process production, and finished goods meet defined specifications and quality standards. This role performs inspections, documents results, identifies nonconformances, and partners with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to support continuous improvement and customer requirements.

Job Requirements

• Inspect raw materials, purchased parts, and sub-assemblies against drawings, specifications, and sampling plans.
• Perform in-process inspections (e.g., first piece setup approval, hourly checks) to verify adherence to work instructions and quality requirements.
• Conduct final inspection of finished goods prior to shipment; verify labeling, packaging, and documentation as required.
• Use measurement and test equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges, gauges/fixtures, torque tools) and follow calibration/handling requirements.
• Record inspection results accurately in paper and/or electronic systems; maintain traceability and retention per procedure.
• Identify, tag, and segregate nonconforming material; initiate nonconformance reports and support disposition (rework, scrap, use-as-is) per authorization.
• Communicate quality issues promptly to Production, Supervisors, and Quality leadership, support containment and corrective actions.
• Verify corrective actions and re-inspect reworked products to ensure conformity.
• Assist with basic root-cause problem solving (e.g., 5 Whys, fishbone) and continuous improvement activities.

What your background should look like

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate or associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing quality inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, control plans, and basic technical drawings/blueprints.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., data entry, email, spreadsheets) and ability to learn quality systems (SAP/QMS).
• Strong attention to detail, reliable attendance, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next‑generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $39,200 – $58,800 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

Job Locations:

509 AIRPARK DR
TULLAHOMA, Tennessee 37388
United States