Quality Inspector

Sulzer; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) 6% match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Gym membership reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Quality Inspector for electric motors and rotating equipment in the United States. You will inspect materials, products, and processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer specs, using precision tools and reading blueprints. The role emphasizes documentation, corrective actions, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications include 1+ year in quality inspection, attention to detail, and teamwork. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year quality inspection experience in machining.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Proficient with inspection tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of quality control principles and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of incoming materials, WIP, and finished products to verify conformance to quality standards and specifications.
• Use calipers, micrometers, and gauges to assess product quality.
• Identify and document defects, discrepancies, and non-conformances.
• Initiate corrective actions with production and engineering teams.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and reports.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve quality processes.
• Stay updated on industry quality standards and regulations.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Quality control

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electric motor / rotating equipment repair experience preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and quality-focused individual to join our team as a Quality Inspector for electric motors and rotating equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting products, materials, and processes to ensure adherence to established quality standards and customer specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough inspections of incoming materials, work-in-progress, and finished products to verify conformance to quality standards and specifications.
• Utilize various inspection tools and equipment to assess product quality, such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Identify and document quality defects, discrepancies, and non-conformances.
• Initiate corrective actions for quality issues in collaboration with production and engineering teams.
• Maintain accurate and detailed inspection records and reports.
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality problems and implement preventive measures.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve quality processes and procedures.
• Stay updated on industry quality standards and regulations.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year experience in quality inspection related to machining.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Capable in using inspection tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of quality control principles and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Electric motor / rotating equipment repair experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

The above is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

What we offer you

• Health insurance (begin upon hire)
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Vision insurance (begin upon hire)
• Dental insurance (begin upon hire)
• 401(k) 6% match (begin upon hire)
• Paid time off (begin upon hire)
• Paid parental leave (after 12-months of service)
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Wellness program

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.