Precision Quality Inspector – ISO & 8D Problem Solver

Edwards Vacuum; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Floating Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Development

Parental Leave

Disability Benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum, based in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections using precision measurement tools. You will document results, support NCM/CAPA activities, and help maintain calibration and QMS procedures in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, data-driven quality improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams on process enhancements and defect containment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in a manufacturing quality environment.
• Hands-on use of precision measurement tools to verify conformance.
• Experience with NCM, CAPA, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections with measurement equipment.
• Record, analyze, and report inspection results and trends.
• Maintain calibration status and MSAs for inspection tools.
• Support ISO 9001 compliance and QMS documentation.
• Contribute to 8D and CAPA problem-solving activities.
• Communicate defects and containment with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Inspection docs

Root cause analysis

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate degree or certs (quality)

Tools

GD&T

MSA

ISO 9001

Job description

Edwards Vacuum, based in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections using precision measurement tools. You will document results, support NCM/CAPA activities, and help maintain calibration and QMS procedures in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, data-driven quality improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams on process enhancements and defect containment.