Quality Inspector

A. O. Smith Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A.O. Smith Corp. is seeking a Quality Inspector for on-site work at McBee, SC. The role focuses on routine tests, visual inspection, and data recording to ensure product quality from materials to finished goods.

Responsibilities include leading QA projects, communicating with upper management, and maintaining quality records. The position requires a bachelor’s degree preference and strong knowledge of quality tools and Lean/Six Sigma practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Familiar with ISO requirements, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma.
• Strong knowledge of quality processes, procedures, and tools (SPC, Six Sigma).
• Able to initiate change and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine tests on materials, goods in process, or finished goods against quality standards.
• Inspects visually for defects and notifies supervisors of out-of-spec results.
• Maintains and analyzes inspection data and reports defects.
• Leads blitzes, QA projects/teams, and communicates with management.
• Performs audits of manufacturing and lab processes and records results.

Skills

Quality control

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Quality Inspector

Date: Aug 31, 2026

Location(s): McBee, SC, US, 29101

Business Unit: NAWH

Workplace Setting: Onsite

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

Employee is responsible for performing all Quality related functions require. This employee will lead blitz/team activities, maintain and update action items generated by the activities, and lead QA projects/teams. Employee must communicate with upper management, peers, other department supervisors, engineers, etc. Employee will be responsible for manufacturing and/or Lab audits and reviews. To perform routine checks, tests, gaging, and instrument inspections of materials, goods in process, and finished goods.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned routine tests on materials, goods in process, or finished goods where results are compared with company quality standards. Reports results to line mechanic or supervisor who will make an analysis and take necessary action.
• Inspects visually for obvious defects.
• Performs detailed visual inspection when necessary to determine quality of product where limits are not clearly defined. Removes defectives and places acceptable product back on line.
• Notifies line supervisor when inspection data exceeds acceptable limits or when major incidents of poor quality are noted.
• Records results on inspection forms or charts and reports number of defects found. Posts and maintains forms and charts of inspection data, quality levels, or special quality studies.
• Makes recommendation on disposition of questionable product to supervisor.
• May act as quality control department clerk, maintaining all quality records for the facility.
• May act as scrap collector, touring the facility and removing tested and product samples from Q C inspection stations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred
• Strong knowledge of Quality processes, procedures, and tools (SPC, Six Sigma, and Statistical Analysis)
• Familiar with ISO requirement
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing
• Communication and leadership abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to initiate change and continuous improvement
• Able to achieve goals and results
• Ability to work well with cross-functional team
• Ability to facilitate blitzs and meetings
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Nearest Major Market: Columbia
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
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