Quality Control Inspector

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 perform process audits, root cause analysis, and improvements that uphold product safety and quality. This first shift role collaborates with production and cross-functional teams to drive changes across lines and processes.

The position focuses on maintaining rigorous standards and continuous improvement in quality systems and manufacturing excellence, with a competitive pay range and opportunities to grow within a

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to maintaining high quality standards.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with production teams and cross-functional partners.
• Proactive approach to identifying risks and implementing preventive measures.
• Adaptability to follow established procedures while contributing ideas for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform process audits and quality checks to ensure manufacturing operations meet rigorous safety and compliance requirements
• Use root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods to address quality issues and prevent recurrence
• Support change management for new manufacturing lines and process updates to maintain quality standards
• Partner with production and cross-functional teams to enhance process robustness and minimize customer‑facing quality risks

Skills

Quality Strategy

Problem Solving

Five Whys

Change Management

PFMEA

Quality in Manufacturing and Distrib

Analytical Thinking

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

We're looking for a Quality Control Inspector to help us maintain the highest standards of product safety and quality. In this hands-on role, you'll support process controls, conduct audits, and drive improvements that ensure our customers receive exceptional products every time.

This is a first shift position located in Lancaster, NY.

What will you do?

• Perform process audits and quality checks to ensure manufacturing operations meet rigorous safety and compliance requirements
• Use root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods to address quality issues and prevent recurrence
• Support change management for new manufacturing lines and process updates to maintain quality standards
• Partner with production and cross-functional teams to enhance process robustness and minimize customer‑facing quality risks

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Quality Strategy — intermediate level; deploying quality culture and standards across manufacturing sites
• Problem Solving — intermediate level; identifying and resolving quality issues using structured methodologies
• Five Whys — intermediate level; conducting root cause investigations to prevent recurring defects
• Change Management — intermediate level; supporting quality assurance during line implementations and process changes
• PFMEA — intermediate level; assessing potential failure modes to strengthen process design
• Quality in Manufacturing and Distribution — intermediate level; ensuring compliance throughout the production lifecycle
• Analytical Thinking — developing level; interpreting data to drive quality improvements
• Root Cause Analysis — developing level; investigating issues to implement effective corrective actions

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to maintaining high quality standards
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with production teams and cross-functional partners
• Proactive approach to identifying risks and implementing preventive measures
• Adaptability to follow established procedures while contributing ideas for continuous improvement

What's in it for me?

• Hands‑on role where your work directly impacts product safety and customer satisfaction
• Collaborative team culture that values precision, learning, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to build expertise in quality systems, compliance, and manufacturing excellence
• Clear career development pathways in a global organization committed to quality

Bring your attention to detail and passion for quality — we're excited to meet you!

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD $25 - $33 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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