Quality Inspector

Master Magnetics, Inc.; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Master Magnetics, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector to verify product conformity across incoming, in-process, final, and outgoing inspections.

The role documents inspection results, identifies nonconforming products, and makes objective acceptance or rejection decisions within established authority. The ideal candidate will read drawings and specifications, use measuring equipment, and maintain quality records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, or related environment preferred.
• Experience using measuring equipment and reading drawings/specifications beneficial.
• ISO 9001, manufacturing quality or customer/OEM quality experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, final, and outgoing product inspections to verify conformity with specifications and quality standards.
• Evaluate product conformity using inspection methods, measuring equipment, and established acceptance criteria.
• Accurately document inspection results and maintain quality records and evidence.
• Identify and control nonconforming product, initiate nonconformance reports, and place product on hold as needed.
• Make objective acceptance or rejection decisions within authority and ensure nonconforming product is not shipped without authorization.
• Support quality investigations, containment, sorting, rework validation, and corrective actions as assigned.
• Communicate inspection findings and potential quality concerns to appropriate personnel; escalate high-risk issues as needed.
• Collaborate with Production, Receiving, Shipping, Supply Chain, and Engineering while maintaining independent quality judgment.

Skills

Read drawings and specs

Inspection methods

Measuring equipment use

Documentation & records

Nonconforming product control

Decision making

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

ISO 9001 familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

REPORTS TO:Quality Operations Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:Quality

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Inspector verifies product conformity through assigned incoming, in-process, final, and outgoing inspections in accordance with applicable drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements. The position documents inspection results, identifies and controls nonconforming product, and makes objective acceptance and rejection decisions within established authority and demonstrated competency. Inspectors may have a primary assignment and are expected to cross-train and provide coverage based on Quality and business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform incoming, in-process, final, and outgoing product inspections to verify conformity with established specifications, drawings, customer requirements, and Quality standards.
• Evaluate product conformity using approved inspection methods, appropriate measuring equipment, and established acceptance criteria.
• Accurately document inspection results and maintain required Quality records and objective evidence in accordance with established procedures.
• Identify, document, and control suspect or nonconforming product, including initiating nonconformance reports and placing product on hold within established procedures.
• Make objective product acceptance and rejection decisions within established authority and competency, and prevent known nonconforming product from progressing or shipping without appropriate authorization.
• Support Quality investigations, containment activities, sorting, reinspection, and verification of approved rework or corrective actions as assigned.
• Communicate inspection findings, recurring defects, and potential Quality concerns to appropriate personnel and escalation unresolved or high-risk issues.
• Collaborate with Production, Receiving, Shipping, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other departments while maintaining independent Quality judgment.
• Maintain required inspection competencies, participate in cross-train, and support Quality improvement activities and other related duties as assigned.
• Performs duties as required to support the department.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, work instructions, and inspection criteria.
• Knowledge of basic Quality Control principles and inspection methods, including dimensional, visual, functional, and sampling-based inspection.
• Ability to use common measuring and inspection equipment appropriately.
• Understanding of product identification, traceability, and nonconforming product controls.
• Ability to make objective decisions against established requirements and recognize when clarification or escalation is needed.
• Strong attention to detail, recordkeeping, communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain independent Quality judgment while supporting operational departments.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, manufacturing Quality systems, or customer/OEM requirements preferred.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Equivalent combinations of relevant education, training, work experience, and demonstrated competency may be considered.

Previous experience in Quality inspection, manufacturing, production, receiving, shipping, assembly, warehouse operations, or a related environment preferred. Experience using measuring equipment and reading drawings or specifications is preferred. ISO 9001, manufacturing Quality, or customer/OEM Quality experience is beneficial.