Quality Assurance Inspector – Calibration & Compliance

NCSL International; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Calibrations, Inc. is seeking a Quality Representative to perform final inspections of cleanroom and calibration outputs, ensuring measurement accuracy and complete documentation before release.

The role emphasizes compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001, meticulous recordkeeping, and support for internal audits. Candidates should have extensive calibration/quality inspection experience and relevant certifications if available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 years' experience in calibration, quality inspection roles, or testing laboratories.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and measurement uncertainty preferred.
• Military PMEL/TMDE certification or associate degree in applied science or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform final inspections for cleanroom and calibration laboratory outputs.
• Verify measurement accuracy and completeness of inspection results prior to release.
• Ensure inspection activities comply with applicable technical, customer, and quality requirements.
• Ensure calibration records, certificates, and related documentation meet established quality standards.
• Verify accuracy, completeness, and traceability of inspection and calibration records.
• Provide inspection records and objective evidence to support audits and reviews.
• Identify, document, and report nonconformances.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action activities as needed.
• Support continuous improvement by communicating inspection findings and trends.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing inspection evidence and documentation.
• Ensure inspection activities support compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9001, and customer requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of inspection and verification areas.
• Ensure inspection equipment is available, functional, and ready for use.
• Consult with Clean Lab Manager, Lab Technical Manager, and Director of Quality for continuous process improvement initiatives.
• May perform other calibration laboratory related activities, as directed.
• Collaborate with the Quality Representative II, Quality Program Manager Services, and Quality Department to drive inspection and process improvements.
• Communicate inspection issues, risks, and improvement opportunities to appropriate quality personnel.

Skills

Precision measurement

Documentation review

Quality inspection

Team collaboration

Education

PMEL/TMDE certification

Associate degree in AS/Engineering

Job description

Standard Calibrations, Inc. is seeking a Quality Representative to perform final inspections of cleanroom and calibration outputs, ensuring measurement accuracy and complete documentation before release.

The role emphasizes compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001, meticulous recordkeeping, and support for internal audits. Candidates should have extensive calibration/quality inspection experience and relevant certifications if available.