Precision Quality Inspector | CMM & Metrology Expert

Reliance Gear Corporation; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Gear Corporation seeks a Quality Technician to support the Quality team in ensuring products, materials, and processes meet quality requirements. The role covers inspections, calibration, documentation, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting.

You will read blueprints, use precision measurement tools, and contribute to audits, PPAP/ISIR activities, and supplier quality. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of manufacturing and/or quality experience preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering blueprints.
• Experience using precision inspection and measurement equipment.
• Calibration experience required.
• Basic math and geometry skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with CMM programming/software such as PC-DMIS or MODUS is a plus.
• Experience with gear manufacturing, particularly bevel gears, is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece, in-process, incoming, and final inspections.
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints, customer specifications, and quality standards.
• Use precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, snap gages, bore gages, CMMs, dial indicators, and gear inspection equipment.
• Perform calibration activities and maintain calibration records.
• Identify and document nonconforming materials and products.
• Support control plans, process capability studies, PPAP/ISIR activities, and first-part processes.
• Assist production employees with proper measurement methods and quality requirements.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain quality records, customer documentation, and quality system paperwork.
• Support internal quality audits and supplier quality activities.
• Prepare quality reports, data analysis, and supplier correspondence as needed.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.

Job description

Reliance Gear Corporation seeks a Quality Technician to support the Quality team in ensuring products, materials, and processes meet quality requirements. The role covers inspections, calibration, documentation, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting.

You will read blueprints, use precision measurement tools, and contribute to audits, PPAP/ISIR activities, and supplier quality. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving are essential.