Quality Inspector

Tovey Engineering, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Life Insurance

Overtime earnings potential

Professional development

Team environment

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage after 3

Job summary

Tovey Engineering, Inc. is a U.S.-based manufacturer of metrology-grade force measurement systems and high-performance load cells.

We seek an Experienced Quality Inspector to perform in-process and final dimensional inspections and verify compliance with strict tolerances for machined parts. You will read complex GD&T blueprints, interpret specifications, and document non-conforming parts to maintain metrology-grade quality.

Qualifications

• In-Process & Final Inspections: perform hands-on inspections of high-precision machined parts.
• Blueprint Literacy: read and understand complex GD&T blueprints.
• Specifications: interpret and verify components against stringent specs.
• Defect Isolation: identify, document, and report non-conforming parts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect in-process and final parts to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Read GD&T blueprints accurately for tolerance validation.
• Verify components against customer specifications.
• Identify and document non-conforming parts to maintain quality standards.
• Utilize inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, height gages, bore gages, thread gages, and optical comparator.

Skills

GD&T literacy

Dimensional inspection

Calipers & micrometers

Height & bore gauges

Optical comparator

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Ethics & integrity

Tools

Excel

ERP software

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)

Job description

Job Type:

Full-time, Direct Hire

About Us:

Founded in 1995, Tovey Engineering, Inc. is a privately held manufacturer specializing in metrology-grade force measurement systems and high-performance load cells. We build our high-precision transducers from the ground up right here in the United States, serving sectors that demand strict measurement accuracy, including aerospace, automotive, materials testing, and commercial or military metrology labs.

As a small, dedicated team of 34 employees, we pride ourselves on a collaborative work environment, core ethical values, and American-made precision. Because we value a direct relationship with our workforce, we handle all hiring internally—recruitment agencies and third-party middlemen need not apply.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Experienced Quality Inspector to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for critical in-process and final dimensional inspections of our precision machined parts to ensure compliance with strict industry regulations and the tight-tolerance specifications our customers require.

• Standard Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with some slight schedule flexibility as needed.
• Overtime Opportunities: Available around core shift hours and on Saturdays.

Compensation:

• Pay Depends on Experience (DOE)

Core Responsibilities & "Must-Haves":

• In-Process & Final Inspections: Proven experience performing hands-on in-process and final inspections of high-precision machined parts.
• Blueprint Literacy: Ability to accurately read and thoroughly understand complex GD&T blueprints.
• Specifications: Ability to interpret and verify components against rigorous industry and customer specifications.
• Defect Isolation: Confidently identify, document, and report non-conforming parts to ensure our strict metrology-grade quality standards are never compromised.
• Precision Measurement Tools: Highly proficient in utilizing a wide range of inspection tools, including:
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Height Gages and Bore Gages
• Thread Gages
• Optical Comparator

Required Character Traits & Skills:

• Strong core ethical values and integrity
• Extreme detail orientation with a focus on exact, high-accuracy tolerances
• Quick to learn new tasks and adapt in a custom, specialized manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills with strong knowledge and comprehension of the English language

Beneficial (Not Required, but a Plus):

• Experience inspecting machined parts on a CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Familiarity with data entry using an ERP software system

Company Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-provided Life Insurance
• Overtime earnings potential
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• A stable, collaborative work environment with a tight-knit team
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (eligible after 90 days)

Tovey Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.