Precision Quality Inspector – GD&T & Metrology

Anderson Dahlen Inc.; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Dahlen Inc. in Ramsey, MN, is seeking a Quality Inspector to verify incoming, in-process, and finished products meet customer specifications and engineering requirements.

You will perform dimensional inspections, read and interpret drawings, and support regulatory and quality documentation. Responsibilities include preparing certificates of conformity, inspection reports, and material certifications, while maintaining calibration records and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and schematics.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of GD&T.
• Experience performing dimensional inspections using precision measurement equipment.
• Experience preparing and reviewing customer documentation packages.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret customer specifications and technical documents.
• Experience with 1D, 2D, and 3D metrology methods and devices preferred.
• Working knowledge of machining, welding, fabrication, or electrical assembly processes preferred.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and recordkeeping skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic quality record systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections as required.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using standard inspection and measurement equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and electrical schematics to verify product compliance.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles during inspection activities.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Review and verify customer, engineering, and manufacturing requirements.
• Prepare and assemble customer documentation packages, including certificates of conformity, inspection reports, material certifications, and other quality records.
• Execute measurement programs on metrology equipment and verify measurement accuracy.
• Accept or reject materials and finished products based on inspection results and customer requirements.
• Identify nonconforming conditions and support corrective action investigations.
• Support internal and external audits by providing inspection records and quality documentation.
• Manage and update calibration records and coordinate external calibration activities.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Support Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T knowledge

Dimensional inspection

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

Precision measurement equipment

Engineering drawings tools (blueprints)

Job description

Anderson Dahlen Inc. in Ramsey, MN, is seeking a Quality Inspector to verify incoming, in-process, and finished products meet customer specifications and engineering requirements.

You will perform dimensional inspections, read and interpret drawings, and support regulatory and quality documentation. Responsibilities include preparing certificates of conformity, inspection reports, and material certifications, while maintaining calibration records and supporting audits.