Quality Control Inspector

ASQ; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

ASQ is seeking a disciplined QC Inspector to verify product conformance across all production stages. You will read engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications to ensure accurate measurements and proper documentation.

The role requires using precision inspection equipment and maintaining gauge control to prevent non-conforming material from proceeding. In this on-site position, you will perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections, escalate issues promptly, and support containment

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Knowledge of tolerance stacks, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Experience with calibration status verification and gage-control practices.
• Strong documentation habits and traceability across inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections per defined plans.
• Interpret drawings, GD&T, specifications, and tolerances accurately.
• Inspect critical features: dimensions, tolerances, surface finishes.
• Record inspection results in reports (manual or electronic).
• Identify and segregate non-conforming material and execute containment actions.
• Follow sampling plans and inspection levels (Level II/III).

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Gage control

Attention to detail

Documentation practices

Problem solving

Tools

Calipers

OD/ID micrometers

Blade micrometers

Height gauges

Optical comparator

Keyence vision systems

Job description

We are looking for a disciplined QC Inspector responsible for verifying product conformance throughout all stages of production and ensuring measurements, documentation, and acceptance decisions meet customer, internal, and regulatory requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections according to defined inspection plans.
• Read and accurately interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and tolerances.
• Inspect critical product features, including dimensions, tolerances, and surface finishes.
• Use precision inspection equipment including:
• Calipers
• OD/ID micrometers
• Blade micrometers
• Height gages
• Optical comparator and/or Keyence vision measurement systems
• Verify calibration status of all gages prior to use.
• Maintain gage control, including identification, labeling, calibration status, proper handling, and storage.
• Immediately remove damaged or out-of-calibration gages from service.
• Accurately record inspection results in manual and/or electronic inspection reports.
• Identify, tag, and segregate non-conforming material.
• Execute containment actions and elevate quality issues as required.
• Follow established sampling plans and inspection levels, including Level II and Level III.
• Maintain complete product and documentation traceability.
• Properly handle parts to prevent damage during inspection.
• Calibration and gauge control.

Performance Expectations

• Zero false accepts/escapes.
• 100% inspection documentation completion.
• 100% first-piece inspection compliance.
• Immediate response and escalation of nonconforming product.
• Timely inspection release to Production and Shipping.
• Zero use of out-of-calibration gages.

Decision Authority

• Accept or reject product based on defined inspection and acceptance criteria.
• Stop production when suspect or non-conforming material is identified.
• Escalate unclear, incomplete, or conflicting requirements.
• Prevent the use of improper or out-of-calibration inspection equipment.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills.
• Hands-on experience with precision inspection equipment.
• Working knowledge of calibration systems and gage-control practices.
• Ability to verify gage calibration status, due dates, and traceability.
• Ability to inspect and verify tight tolerances, including ±0.0001".
• Understanding of surface-finish requirements and inspection methods.
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined documentation practices.
• Ability to consistently follow established procedures and standardized processes.

Preferred Experience

• Optical comparator and/or Keyence vision measurement system experience.
• Experience operating and programming Keyence vision measurement systems.
• Ability to create, modify, and troubleshoot Keyence inspection programs.
• Experience establishing measurement routines from engineering drawings and verifying program results.
• Experience in a medical device or precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a calibration technician or supporting calibration systems, including NIST traceability, calibration logs, and vendor coordination.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person