Quality Control Inspector I

Frontgrade; York, Northern (York County, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (FSA/HSA)

401K match

9x80 schedule

Career growth

PTO & holidays

Paid family leave

Job summary

Frontgrade is seeking a Quality Control Inspector I in York, PA to ensure products meet established quality standards. You will inspect, test, and measure products, document findings, and work with production teams to resolve quality issues.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED; no prior experience is required. You will perform mechanical inspections, review documentation, and support continuous improvement and audits across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required in the area of responsibility.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Understand GD&T (blueprint reading).
• Perform mechanical/dimensional inspection of diverse product lines.
• Review/audit CoC, CoA, FAIR documents.
• Write Defective Material Reports (DMRs) and coordinate RTV Tracker.
• Use calipers, height gauges, pin gauges, verniers and other measuring tools.
• Coordinate with MRB, Planning, Purchasing, or QE to resolve issues.
• Review Certificates of Conformance and related test documents for accuracy.
• Inspect parts during in-process production and communicate errors and trends to supervisor.
• Participate in cross-training as trainer or trainee.
• Support audits (safety, internal, customer, third‑party) and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with special projects as directed by management.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Quality Control Inspector I is responsible for ensuring that products, materials, or processes meet established quality standards before they reach customers. They inspect, test, and measure products, identify defects, document findings, and work with production teams to resolve quality issues. They verify compliance with company procedures, industry regulations, and safety standards, helping maintain consistent product quality and improve manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Understanding of basic GD&T (blueprint reading)
• Mechanical/dimensional inspection of a diverse product lines
• Review/audit of required documentation: CoC, CoA, FAIR
• Write DMRs (Defective Material Reports) as needed and coordinates RTV Tracker (Return to Vendor)
• Use measuring and monitoring equipment (calipers, height gages, pin gages, vernier’s, etc.)
• Coordinate with Material Review Board, Planning, Purchasing or Quality Engineering as needed to resolve open issues
• Review of COCs (Certificates of Conformance), Purchase Orders and Test documents to ensure completion accuracy
• Inspect parts during in-process production and proactively communicate errors and systemic trends to the supervisor
• Participate in cross-training activities as both a trainer and trainee, as needed
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and projects
  Participate in audits, including safety, internal, customer, and third-party audits
• Support special projects and other assignments as directed by management

Qualifications

• No experience is required in area of responsibility
• High School Diploma or GED

About Us

About Frontgrade

At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world’s most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is in the people who make it possible. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments. If you want your work, whatever your specialty, to contribute to something bigger, you will find your place at Frontgrade.

Why Work for Us

We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. That’s why we offer competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one. You’ll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you’re building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Here, your growth is part of the mission.

Additional Information

This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Other benefits include:

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Job Info

• Job Identification 261
• Job Category Operations & Production
• Posting Date 08/07/2026, 11:21 PM
• Degree Level High School Diploma/GED
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1803 Mt. Rose Ave, York, PA, 17403, US
• Work Schedule 9/80 Rotation A - 7a Start
• Minimum Salary 15.37
• Maximum Salary 18.5
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