Precision Quality Inspector: Drive Manufacturing Excellence

River Bend Industrial Solutions (Formerly River Bend Hose Specialty); South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

River Bend Industrial Solutions (Formerly River Bend Hose Specialty) is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Inspector to ensure products meet quality standards. You will inspect incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished goods using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and comparators.

The role requires reading drawings and GD&T, documenting results, and supporting root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality systems such as PPAP and FAI.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or associate degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing quality inspection experience.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, GD&T, and technical specs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished products for compliance with specifications.
• Use precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, comparators).
• Interpret drawings and blueprints to determine inspection criteria.
• Document inspection results and report non-conformances.
• Assist root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Maintain thorough inspection records and quality documentation.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and other departments to resolve quality issues and drive improvement.
• Participate in audits and support ISO and customer quality standards.
• Support PPAP, FAI, and control plan documentation.
• Contribute to quality initiatives as a member of the team.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Quality systems knowledge

Problem solving & communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates in related field (preferred)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Comparators

QMS software

Job description

River Bend Industrial Solutions (Formerly River Bend Hose Specialty) is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Inspector to ensure products meet quality standards. You will inspect incoming materials, in-process parts, and finished goods using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and comparators.

The role requires reading drawings and GD&T, documenting results, and supporting root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality systems such as PPAP and FAI.