Quality Assurance Inspector – Detail-Driven, Impactful QC

Nexans; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexans is seeking a Quality Inspector in Charleston to deploy and maintain quality controls across the manufacturing floor. You will perform inspections and ensure traceability, supporting containment and corrective actions as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with an associate degree preferred, and at least two years of manufacturing quality inspection experience. ISO 9001 familiarity and CQI certification are desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Quality, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing quality inspection experience.
• Experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001.
• Training in Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, or 8D).
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification or equivalent.
• Familiarity with nonconforming material control and product traceability.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office and manufacturing or quality management systems (ERP/MES/QMS).

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Ensure compliance to control plans and ITPs.
• Manage nonconforming product containment.
• Verify inspection records and traceability.
• Act as first escalation point for quality issues on the floor.
• Plan and execute Process audits.
• Develop improvement activities from results of audits.
• Coordinate the qualification of new raw material, new supplier and any trials needed to achieve qualification.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Quality, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field

ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification

Tools

ERP/MES/QMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nexans is seeking a Quality Inspector in Charleston to deploy and maintain quality controls across the manufacturing floor. You will perform inspections and ensure traceability, supporting containment and corrective actions as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with an associate degree preferred, and at least two years of manufacturing quality inspection experience. ISO 9001 familiarity and CQI certification are desirable.