Quality Inspector

Nexans; Goose Creek (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexans is seeking a Quality Inspector to deploy quality controls on the factory floor, ensuring inspections span incoming, in-process, and final products. You will verify compliance with control plans and ITPs, manage nonconforming material containment, and document traceable inspection records to support product quality across cable manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes problem solving, root cause analysis, and collaboration with production, engineering, and QA teams to uphold the

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing quality inspection experience.
• Experience in cable manufacturing, wire manufacturing, plastics extrusion, electrical products, or other regulated environments preferred.
• Experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001.
• Training in Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, or 8D).
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Ensure compliance to control plans and ITPs.
• Manage nonconforming product containment.
• Verify inspection records and traceability.
• Act as first escalation point for quality issues on the floor.
• Plan and execute process audits.
• Develop improvement activities from audit results.
• Coordinate the qualification of new raw material, new supplier and trials to achieve qualification.

Skills

Quality inspection

Manufacturing experience

ISO 9001 knowledge

CQI certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Quality or related field

Tools

ERP/MES/QMS systems

Job description

At Nexans our global vision is to electrify the future. In Power Transmission, this means delivering the world’s longest and most complex subsea and land cable systems to connect nations and drive the global energy transition.

Nexans recognises the differences that make each employee valuable and unique. Diversity is key to performance and to our global ambition to lead the world in the energy transition towards a sustainable planet. This we know from experience. All differences are appreciated and respected at Nexans. As a result, you will be an active part of a multinational organisation where we cultivate the culture of sharing your unique point of view. This is why we encourage diversity in our recruitment – Bring yours to Nexans, it is welcome! #PowerToInnovate #PowerToImpact #PowerToCare

Position: Quality Inspector

Join our team in Nexans in electrifying the future

About the company

Cables have been our business, our passion, our knowledge, for more than a hundred years. Today, we are facing a future that will become electric far sooner than planned. Electrification is in our DNA and we are now ready to scale up to become a pure electrification player in this world. Nexans Norway AS 'head office is located in Oslo and the Norwegian factories are located in Rognan, Halden and Langhus. Nexans has the best of both worlds - we are local and close to our customers, but are also part of a global network with all the benefits it entails. Nexans employs 25,000 people, 1600 Norwegian employees, with a presence in 38 countries.

At Nexans we understand the importance of empowering individuals and enabling everyone to reach their full potential. We believe that in order to come up with the best technical solutions diverse -perspectives, -backgrounds and -experiences are required. Therefore we are committed to ensuring an inclusive workplace that embraces and promotes diversity.

Purpose:

• Deploy Quality in the factory enabling the organization to meet customer requirements and internal Quality related targets
• Support development and/or deployment of working quality processes in all relevant factory areas
• Support Product verification & shop floor quality

Area of Responsibility

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections
• Ensure compliance to control plans and ITPs
• Manage nonconforming product containment
• Verify inspection records and traceability
• Act as first escalation point for quality issues on the floor
• Plan and execute Process audits
• Develop improvement activities from results of audits
• Coordinate the qualification of new raw material, new supplier and any trials needed to achieve qualification

Competencies and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
  • Associate degree in Quality, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing quality inspection experience.
  • Experience in cable manufacturing, wire manufacturing, plastics extrusion, electrical products, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
  • Experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001.
  • Training in Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, or 8D).
  • ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification or equivalent.

• Familiarity with nonconforming material control and product traceability.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office and manufacturing or quality management systems (ERP/MES/QMS).

Core Competencies

• Quality Focus
  • Demonstrates commitment to producing defect-free products and maintaining high quality standards.
• Attention to Detail
  • Consistently identifies defects, discrepancies, and documentation errors.
• Problem Solving
  • Recognizes quality issues quickly and supports effective containment and corrective actions.
• Communication
  • Clearly communicates quality concerns with operators, supervisors, engineers, and management.
• Integrity
  • Makes objective quality decisions and is willing to stop production or place product on hold when requirements are not met.
• Teamwork
  • Works collaboratively with production, engineering, maintenance, and warehouse personnel.
• Time Management
  • Prioritizes inspections to support production without compromising quality.
• Adaptability
  • Responds effectively to changing production schedules, priorities, and customer requirements.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Participates in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvement initiatives.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–12 hours per shift).
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach to inspect products and equipment.
• Climb stairs and work platforms as required within the manufacturing facility.
• Maintain visual acuity to inspect products for defects, verify measurements, distinguish colors, and read gauges, drawings, and digital displays. Corrective lenses may be used.
• Occasionally work overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts to support production and customer requirements.
• Work in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to manufacturing noise, heat, vibration, dust, and moving mechanical equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Operate a computer, tablet, or handheld device to enter inspection results and review documentation.

OUR GROWTH CULTURE

Among our employees we share the same values- we are pioneers of the energy transition, dedicated to deliver to the highest standards of performance united to achieve our ambitious goal.

At the individual level our growth culture is built on trust and collaboration. We wish to welcome you as a valuable member of our team. To enable impact we believe in autonomy at the local level at same time as we encourage knowledge sharing within our global engineering competence.