Quality Control Assembly Inspector

Zachary Piper Solutions; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Quality Control Assembly Inspector to join a leading energy and engineering organization onsite in Oak Ridge, TN. The inspector will ensure quality, safety and compliance of mission-critical mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities include performing quality inspections with precision tools, verifying dimensions and torque, documenting defects, and supporting calibration and measurement system verification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with 5 years of experience in mechanical assembly or quality inspection.
• Experience with CMM and measurement equipment; ability to read mechanical drawings and GD&T.
• Must pass government background check and hold an active security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections on mechanical and electromechanical assemblies using precision measurement tools.
• Verify critical dimensions, torque, labeling, traceability and workmanship against specs.
• Identify and document defects; maintain quality/compliance records.
• Support calibration activities and measurement system verification.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers and quality teams to ensure assemblies meet requirements before release.

Skills

Reading drawings GD&T

Quality inspections

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMM

Precision measurement tools

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Quality Control Assembly Inspector to join a leading energy and engineering organization onsite in Oak Ridge, TN. The assembly inspector will support advanced manufacturing operations while ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of mission-critical mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities of the Assembly Inspector Includes:

• Perform quality inspections on mechanical and electromechanical assemblies using precision measurement tools.
• Verify critical dimensions, torque requirements, labeling, traceability, and workmanship against specifications and inspection plans.
• Identify, document, and communicate defects while maintaining accurate quality and compliance records.
• Support calibration activities, measurement system verification, and inspection tool maintenance.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and quality teams to ensure assemblies meet requirements before release and to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications of the Assembly Inspector Includes:

• High school diploma + 5 years of experience in mechanical assembly, quality inspection, manufacturing, or related
• Experience with CMM, hands on manufacturing, using measurement equipment, and assembly or dimensional inspection
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and understand basic GD&T principles
• Knowledge of assembly processes, fastener requirements, calibration practices, and quality inspection procedures
• Must be able to pass a government background check and hold an active Top Secret or DOE Q security clearance

Compensation of the Assembly Inspector Includes:

• Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000
• Comprehensive benefits: Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401k, holidays, and sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on September 21st, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: quality control, inspector, inspection, assembly, mechanical inspection, electromechanical, GD&T, precision management, manufacturing quality, calibration, dimension, CMM, Coordinate Measuring Machine

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