Quality Inspector

Jobtailor; McBee (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a Quality Assurance professional to lead routine inspections, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement across production lines.

You will record results, report issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with ISO, Lean, and Six Sigma standards, while mentoring others in quality tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; engineering degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality processes, SPC, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO requirements and Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities; cross-functional collaboration.
• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests on materials, goods in process, and finished goods against company quality standards.
• Report test results to line mechanics or supervisors for analysis and corrective action.
• Conduct visual inspections for obvious defects.
• Perform detailed visual inspections when quality limits are unclear.
• Remove defective products and return acceptable products to the production line.
• Notify line supervisors when inspection data exceeds acceptable limits or major quality incidents occur.
• Record inspection results and defect counts on forms and charts.
• Post and maintain inspection data, quality levels, and special quality study records.
• Recommend disposition of questionable products to supervisors.
• Lead blitz/team activities and maintain action items.
• Lead quality assurance projects and teams.
• Perform manufacturing and/or laboratory audits and reviews.
• Maintain facility quality records when acting as quality control department clerk.
• Collect scrap and tested product samples from quality control inspection stations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality processes

Statistical Analysis

Six Sigma

ISO Familiarity

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• Perform routine tests on materials, goods in process, and finished goods against company quality standards
• Report test results to line mechanics or supervisors for analysis and corrective action
• Conduct visual inspections for obvious defects
• Perform detailed visual inspections when quality limits are unclear
• Remove defective products and return acceptable products to the production line
• Notify line supervisors when inspection data exceeds acceptable limits or major quality incidents occur
• Record inspection results and defect counts on forms and charts
• Post and maintain inspection data, quality levels, and special quality study records
• Recommend disposition of questionable products to supervisors
• Lead blitz/team activities and maintain action items
• Lead quality assurance projects and teams
• Perform manufacturing and/or laboratory audits and reviews
• Maintain facility quality records when acting as quality control department clerk
• Collect scrap and tested product samples from quality control inspection stations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred
• Strong knowledge of Quality processes, procedures, and tools, including SPC, Six Sigma, and Statistical Analysis
• Familiarity with ISO requirements
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing
• Communication and leadership abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to initiate change and continuous improvement
• Ability to achieve goals and resultsAbility to work well with cross-functional teams
• Ability to facilitate blitzes and meetings
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Quality Processes and Procedures, including SPC, Six Sigma, and Statistical Analysis, while effectively leading quality assurance projects and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and achieve organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Quality Processes
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Six Sigma
• ISO Familiarity
• Lean Manufacturing

Hard Skills

• Quality Inspection
• Statistical Analysis
• Defect Identification
• Data Recording
• Manufacturing Audits

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Leadership
• Organizational Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Change Initiation

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel