Quality Inspector

Smith-; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Prevueaps is seeking a QA Inspector to support the S&R quality system by performing first article, in-process and final inspections, conducting audits, and monitoring calibration of measurement tools.

You will work with production teams to collect data, document measurements, and ensure GD&T standards, basic math, and drawing interpretation are applied. This role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Related mechanical experience preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings or procedures.
• Basic math skills required.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform process capability studies and PPAP/ISIR related activities (70%).
• Collect data to establish or revise workmanship standards.
• Assist employees to fill quality forms and determine disposition of non-conforming product.
• Develop databases for quality projects.
• Make recommendations for long-range quality system or process improvements.
• Perform first piece, in-process and final inspections as requested.
• Coordinate Quality System paperwork.
• Utilize quality instruments to perform inspections.
• Collect, format information, analyze charts, and provide summaries to managers (Process Monitoring 10%).
• Report nonconforming material and organize quality documents and customer files.
• Calibrate inspection tools in-house and coordinate outside calibration as scheduled (10%).
• Act as auditor for internal quality audits (5%).
• Write customer correspondences when applicable (5%).
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Process Control

Reading technical drawings

GD&T

Basic math

Education

High school degree

Job description

General Description:

To facilitate knowledge and understanding of the S&R quality system by; assists all employees in meeting its requirements, performing First Article, in-process and final inspections of products, conducting audits, and monitoring calibration of measurement tools.

Responsibilities:

• Process Control (70%)
  • Perform process capability studies and PPAP/ISIR related activities
  • Collect data to establish or revise workmanship standards
  • Assist employees and supervisors to fill-in quality forms and determine disposition of non-conforming product
  • Develop databases for various quality projects
  • Make recommendations for long-range quality system or process improvements
  • Perform first piece, in-process and final inspections as requested
  • Coordinate Quality System paperwork
  • Utilize various quality instruments to perform necessary inspections
• Process Monitoring (10%)
  • Collect, format information, analyze recorded charts, and provide summary analysis to appropriate managers
  • Report nonconforming material
  • Organize quality documents and customer files
  • Assist employees in proper measurement methods
• Schedule and control calibration of all inspection tools (10%)
  • Perform in-house calibration of all micrometers, calipers and miscellaneous gages
  • Initiate and coordinate outside calibration of instruments as required by schedule
  • Participate in vendor certification to eliminate incoming inspection when applicable
• Act as an auditor for internal quality audits (5%)
• Write customer correspondences when applicable (5%)
• Other duties as required

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent

Other Skills:

• Related mechanical experience
• Reading technical drawings or procedures
• Basic math
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)