Production Quality Inspector

Hyundai Rotem Co.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Rotem Co. is seeking a Production Quality Inspector in Palmdale, CA to perform incoming and in-process inspections, document nonconformities, and support customer and resident inspector activities.

The role ensures compliance with drawings, specifications, procedures, and engineering changes. Responsibilities include recording results, preparing inspection reports, issuing NCRs, and witnessing inspections by customer representatives.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing inspection, drawings, specifications, and quality documentation.
• Ability to use standard inspection and measuring tools as required by the process.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection of purchased parts and materials.
• Conduct in-process inspections for carbody, truck/bogie, and related manufacturing processes.
• Record inspection results, identified defects, and nonconforming conditions.
• Prepare, review, and maintain inspection records, inspection reports, and quality certificates or related documentation.
• Issue Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and track corrective actions.
• Witness and support inspections conducted by customer representatives or resident inspectors.
• Verify drawings, specifications, work instructions, and approved revision status.
• Confirm implementation status of engineering and design changes.
• Communicate quality issues to relevant functions and support timely resolution.
• Maintain traceable, complete, and accurate quality records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Inspection procedures

Use of inspection tools

Education

High school diploma

Technical training (mechanical/electrical)

Tools

Calipers/ measurement tools

Quality documentation systems

Job description

The Production Quality Inspector is responsible for performing incoming and in-process inspections, maintaining accurate inspection records, documenting nonconformities, and supporting customer or resident inspector activities. The role ensures that production activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and applicable engineering changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection of purchased parts and materials in accordance with approved inspection criteria and project requirements.
• Conduct in-process inspections for carbody, truck/bogie, and related manufacturing processes.
• Record inspection results, identified defects, and nonconforming conditions in the applicable inspection logbook or quality tracking system.
• Prepare, review, and maintain inspection records, inspection reports, and quality certificates or related documentation.
• Issue Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) when required and track corrective actions through closure.
• Witness and support inspections conducted by customer representatives, resident inspectors, or other authorized parties.
• Verify applicable drawings, specifications, work instructions, and approved revision status prior to and during inspection activities.
• Confirm implementation status of engineering and design changes affecting inspected products or processes.
• Communicate quality issues to Quality, Production, Engineering, and other relevant functions and support timely resolution.
• Maintain traceable, complete, and accurate quality records in accordance with project and company requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing inspection, drawings, specifications, and quality documentation.
• Ability to use standard inspection and measuring tools as required by the assigned process.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical education or coursework in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience in rail vehicle, automotive, heavy manufacturing, or transportation-related industries is preferred.

Experience:Two to three years of relevant inspection, manufacturing quality, or production experience is recommended.

Language Preference:Korean language capability is preferred.