Pilot Manufacturing Quality Inspector

Energy Jobline ZR; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements is seeking a Quality Inspector for its pilot magnet manufacturing to establish practical quality controls, create SOPs, and support the development samples from R&D to customer shipments. You will work with R&D, Operations, Engineering and the Analytical Lab to ensure traceability and proper release documentation for development lots.

The role includes on-the-floor quality guidance, inspection and testing, documenting deviations, and supporting investigations and corrective

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, pilot, laboratory, inspection, or quality environment.
• Experience creating or updating SOPs, work instructions, inspection methods, or other controlled quality documentation.
• Experience performing inspections or quality testing and maintaining clear, traceable records.
• Ability to read and apply engineering drawings, specifications, acceptance criteria, and documented test or inspection requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, written communication, and ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, inspection methods, forms, and quality records for pilot magnet manufacturing and development activities.
• Work with R&D, Operations, Engineering, and the Analytical Lab to translate process requirements, drawings, specifications, and development plans into practical quality controls and acceptance criteria.
• Support document control, training documentation, batch records/travelers, lot traceability, and other records required to demonstrate that work was performed to the approved method.
• Help establish and continuously improve fit-for-purpose quality practices for a fast-moving pilot and development environment while maintaining disciplined documentation and traceability.
• Serve as an on-the-floor quality specialist supporting pilot manufacturing runs, development trials, and sample builds.

Skills

Manufacturing quality

SOPs creation

Inspection / testing

Engineering drawings reading

Education

Associate degree or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

ERP / MES / QMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vulcan Elements is seeking a Quality Inspector for its pilot magnet manufacturing to establish practical quality controls, create SOPs, and support the development samples from R&D to customer shipments. You will work with R&D, Operations, Engineering and the Analytical Lab to ensure traceability and proper release documentation for development lots.

The role includes on-the-floor quality guidance, inspection and testing, documenting deviations, and supporting investigations and corrective