Quality Inspector

Aerotek; Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Quality Inspector for Packaging Operations in Virginia. You will perform visual, functional, and dimensional inspections of packed products, supporting global quality standards in a manufacturing and warehouse setting.

You will conduct AQL sampling, process audits, and help contain non-conforming material. The role collaborates with production, engineering, and QEHS to maintain product quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in manufacturing, quality, or QEHS roles with at least 3 years in quality.
• Hands-on quality inspection experience on packaged products.
• Familiar with quality systems, inspections, and non-conformance management.
• Experience with AQL sampling and packing process audits.
• Strong root cause analysis and CAPA support abilities.
• Ability to read technical and quality documentation and work instructions.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Able to work with validation and production equipment related to QC.
• Excellent attention to detail in inspection and data entry.
• Able to meet vision/color differentiation requirements for inspection.
• Able to stand/walk long shifts; perform repetitive tasks.
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs; PPE and variable temperatures.
• Willingness to work 3-2-2-3 production schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of packed products per standards.
• Conduct AQL sampling and packing process audits.
• Identify and dispose non-conforming materials; ensure traceability.
• Generate daily quality reports; update visual boards; communicate performance.
• Support production with investigations and CAPA.
• Assist QEHS with data collection and investigations.
• Coordinate FPR activities for new/modified products.
• Maintain sample collection lists and ship samples to stakeholders.
• Maintain FPR documentation in SharePoint and required systems.
• Initiate corrective actions from FPR or audits to drive improvement.
• Support EHS processes in packing area.
• Participate in incident management and follow-up actions.
• Promote safe behaviors and hazard identification.
• Support emergency response as required.
• Provide training to packing and quality teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve process capability.
• Maintain 5S in assigned areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing/quality

Quality inspection

Quality systems & non-conformance

AQL sampling & audits

Root cause analysis & CAPA

Technical documentation literacy

MS Office proficiency

Validation & equipment understanding

Attention to detail

Vision/color differentiation

Lift up to 35 lbs

3-2-2-3 schedule

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Inspector – Packaging Operations

Job Description

The Quality Inspector plays a key role in ensuring that packaged products meet stringent global and local quality standards within a modern manufacturing and warehouse environment. This position focuses on visual, functional, and dimensional inspections, supports quality and EHS processes, and collaborates closely with production, engineering, and QEHS teams to maintain high levels of product quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, functional, and dimensional inspections of packed products in accordance with global and local quality standards.
• Conduct AQL sampling and packing process audits to verify adherence to quality standards and documented work instructions.
• Identify, contain, and disposition non-conforming material following approved procedures, ensuring proper traceability and supporting root cause analysis.
• Generate and maintain daily quality reports, update visual management boards, and clearly communicate quality performance during shift debriefs.
• Support production teams through investigations, Go Look See activities, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist Quality Engineers with data collection, sample measurement, monitoring of production runs, and investigations related to external complaints.
• Coordinate and execute First Production Release (FPR) activities for new or modified products, ensuring all requirements are met before release.
• Maintain and update sample collection lists, and ensure timely physical collection, verification, documentation, and shipment of samples to internal and external stakeholders.
• Complete and maintain FPR documentation in SharePoint and other required systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Initiate and follow up on corrective actions identified during FPR activities or process audits to drive continuous improvement.
• Support implementation and confirmation of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Management System processes within the packing area.
• Participate in incident management activities, including initial incident reporting, investigation support, and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Actively promote safe behaviors, hazard identification, and incident prevention, and accelerate unsafe conditions immediately.
• Support emergency response activities as required and confirm compliance with EHS procedures, contributing to ongoing EHS improvements.
• Support training and coaching of packing and quality team members on quality methods, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and QEHS colleagues to improve process capability, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Maintain 5S standards within assigned areas to support a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational needs across the packaging and quality functions.

Essential Skills

• 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or QEHS-related roles, including at least 3 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with quality inspection activities, including visual inspection and quality checks on packaged products.
• Working knowledge of quality systems, inspections, and non-conformance management processes.
• Experience with quality auditing and packing operations, including AQL sampling and process audits.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ability to read and understand basic technical and quality documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to work with and understand validation, testing equipment, and production equipment as they relate to quality control.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inspection, documentation, and data entry.
• Ability to meet vision and color differentiation requirements necessary for effective visual inspection.
• Capability to stand and walk for extended periods during a shift and perform repetitive inspection tasks.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull materials up to approximately 35 lbs in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Comfort working around moving equipment, noise, and varying temperatures while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work a 3-2-2-3 schedule and adapt to operational demands on the production floor.

Work Environment

The role is bas