Precision QC Inspector: In-Process & Final Inspection

Dwyer-Instruments,-Inc.; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dwyer-Instruments,-Inc. is seeking a QC Inspector to verify conformance of incoming parts, in-process items, and finished products against drawings and specifications.

The role reports to the Quality Manager and supports inspection plans, control plans, and documentation to ensure product quality. Responsibilities include performing first-piece and sampling inspections across molding, machining, and assembly processes, communicating nonconformities, and maintaining traceability records.

Qualifications

• Must have a good working knowledge in using drawings, instruments, and gauges (GD&T).
• Experience with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, thread gauges, plug gauges, and ring gauges.
• Must understand how to interpret engineering requirements and simple sampling techniques.
• Experience with First piece, in-process, final, and receiving inspections, nonconforming material control, root-cause investigation and corrective action processes, and Inspection records and traceability.
• Must be experienced in a variety of product lines and parts manufacturing procedures and processes.
• Experience in machine shop manufacturing (CNC/Lathe) preferred.
• Must have computer and software proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and MRP/ERP systems. eQMS experience preferred.
• Must be able to effectively and efficiently communicate with buyers, vendors, and internal employees via Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical training, quality certification, or equivalent manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming parts to print and specifications using a variety of test devices and measuring instruments.
• Perform first-piece and sampling inspections of injection-molded, compression-molded, machined, and assembled products to verify conformance with current engineering drawings and specifications.
• Inspect finished products for workmanship, dimensional accuracy, functional performance, and conformance with standard or special part requirements.
• Follow instructions regarding sample sizes and rejection standards.
• Perform in-process inspections according to approved work instructions, control plans, inspection plans, routings, and sampling requirements.
• Advise supervision and line leaders of unacceptable parts or finished product and cause of rejection.
• Perform analysis on customer return units to determine failure modes, record information, and advise supervisors accordingly.
• Maintain files on production and quality control information using standard forms, maintain charts on performance.
• Support material movement and other operational activities when needed, provided those activities do not compromise assigned inspection responsibilities.
• Responsible for general housekeeping in the assigned work area.

Skills

GD&T

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Optical comparators

Thread gauges

Plug gauges

Ring gauges

First piece inspection

In-process inspection

Final inspection

CNC/Lathe experience

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Outlook & Teams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training / quality certification

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

eQMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dwyer-Instruments,-Inc. is seeking a QC Inspector to verify conformance of incoming parts, in-process items, and finished products against drawings and specifications.

The role reports to the Quality Manager and supports inspection plans, control plans, and documentation to ensure product quality. Responsibilities include performing first-piece and sampling inspections across molding, machining, and assembly processes, communicating nonconformities, and maintaining traceability records.