Quality Inspector

QPS Employment Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 77,146,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Quality Inspector in Missouri’s St. Louis area to perform in-process and first article inspections on manufactured parts. The role pays $27.00-$32.00 per hour and follows a 1st shift (8:00am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri).

You will support QA/QC, participate in PPAP and customer-defined inspections, and document inspection results. The successful candidate will bring a strong metrology background, blueprint reading skills, and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Strong metrology background preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measurement systems.
• Experience with data entry and reporting in ERP.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent documentation and record-keeping.
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector is a plus but not required.
• Manufacturing environment experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections and first article inspections.
• Execute QA, QC, and continuous improvement processes.
• Support process engineering with capability studies and internal audits.
• Maintain accurate documentation and inspection records.
• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Train operators on inspection methodology.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Metrology

Gauging practices

Blueprint reading

Communication

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Quality assurance

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP system

Job description

Position Title

Quality Inspector

Wage

$27.00-$32.00 per hour

Shift

1st

Hours

8:00am-4:30pm (Mon-Fri)

Quality Inspector Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections, first article inspections, PPAP, and customer-defined inspections.
• Execute quality assurance, quality control, and continuous improvement processes.
• Support process engineering with capability studies and internal audits.
• Maintain accurate documentation and inspection records.
• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Train operators on inspection methodology.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Quality Inspector Requirements

• Strong metrology background (highly preferred).
• Knowledge of gauging practices including attribute, variable, and transfer gauges.
• Ability to read blueprints and work with various measurement systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience entering data and analyzing reports in an ERP system.
• Strong communication skills and excellent record-keeping.
• Ability to identify root causes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector preferred but not required.
• Regular standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands.
• Must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
• Up to 5% travel.

About us

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.