Quality Assurance Inspector — Hands-On Impact & Growth

Schneider Electric; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Lancaster, NY is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to uphold product safety and quality. In this hands-on role you will perform inspections on sub-assemblies and finished products, maintain quality documentation, and support process controls.

You will collaborate with engineering and production, lead root-cause analysis, and promote safe, compliant practices while contributing to continuous improvement and supplier quality management.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of QA experience in electro‑mechanical product environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Proficiency in reading tolerances from blueprints and interpreting metal rules.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• ISO9001/AS9100 internal auditing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Quality Inspections: perform inspections and tests on sub-assemblies and finished products to verify specifications.
• Maintain and update quality control documentation including inspection reports and non-conformance records.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Assembly Technician staff.
• Conduct internal process audits and recommend improvements.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform root cause analysis and collaborate with cross-functional teams for corrective actions.
• Collaborate with procurement for supplier quality management and audits.
• Assist with New Product Development (NPD) release evaluations.

Skills

Quality inspections

GD&T

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality

Job description

Schneider Electric in Lancaster, NY is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to uphold product safety and quality. In this hands-on role you will perform inspections on sub-assemblies and finished products, maintain quality documentation, and support process controls.

You will collaborate with engineering and production, lead root-cause analysis, and promote safe, compliant practices while contributing to continuous improvement and supplier quality management.