Precision Paint Quality Inspector

American Rheinmetall; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall seeks a quality inspector to join its Michigan production quality team. You will perform in-process inspections, read blueprints, and ensure product conformance with GD&T and precision measurement tools.

Role emphasizes data collection, QMS/ERP documentation, and collaboration with engineering, production, and program management to support DoD-compliant processes and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality assurance methods and defense/aerospace quality standards (MIL-SPEC, ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Ability to interpret drawings, GD&T, and use precision measurement tools.
• Experience documenting inspection results in QMS/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections and record results according to quality requirements.
• Conduct visual inspections of painted parts and verify specifications on conversion lines.
• Test products in painting/conversion coating processes including thickness, adhesion, and pH.
• Verify paperwork and certificates are present and maintained at workstations.
• Interpret blueprints and GD&T to confirm tolerances for machined parts.
• Utilise precision tools to complete dimensional reports and ensure conformance.
• Containt discrepancies and support root-cause analyses and CAPA activities.
• Capture data per drawings, PPAP standards, and customer specifications.
• Participate in Gage R&R studies and other measurement system analyses.
• Perform additional quality duties as assigned to meet organizational needs.

Skills

Quality assurance

Inspection processes

GD&T

MIL-SPEC/AS9100

Precision measurement

Documentation in QMS/ERP

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Quality control training

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

American Rheinmetall seeks a quality inspector to join its Michigan production quality team. You will perform in-process inspections, read blueprints, and ensure product conformance with GD&T and precision measurement tools.

Role emphasizes data collection, QMS/ERP documentation, and collaboration with engineering, production, and program management to support DoD-compliant processes and continuous improvement.