Quality Inspector

Ksm Electronics Inc; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

KSM Electronics Inc. is hiring a Quality Inspector to provide quality control and assurance throughout production, from raw materials to the final product. This ITAR facility hires only US citizens or green card holders to ensure compliance with regulations.

The role focuses on testing inbound materials, verifying specifications, documenting issues, and coordinating with manufacturing to improve safety and product quality. Strong attention to detail and blueprints literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• 3+ years in manufacturing with at least 1 year in a quality role.
• Lean training or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred; knowledge of safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops and conducts quality tests on inbound materials and outbound products.
• Ensures all quality procedures are followed during every production phase.
• Creates documentation for quality issues and corrective actions taken.
• Educates production team on quality control and safety improvements.
• Creates process checklists and coordinates inspections with managers.
• Approves incoming materials by verifying specs and tests.
• Approves in-process production by confirming specs and tests.
• Documents inspection results and summarizes re-work and waste.
• Keeps measurement equipment operating and reports repairs.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment per regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Manufacturing knowledge

Blueprint reading

Process understanding

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Lean training/certification

Six Sigma Green Belt

Technical degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Organization NAI is a leading provider of custom cable assemblies and wire harnesses. Our world class integrated supply chain and operations management provides our customers with a unique solution for all their cable assembly and wire harness requirements.

We are a unique combination of manufacturing, engineering, and product experts. NAI was formed in 1993 as a manufacturer of connectorized cable assemblies. We quickly became industry experts at the research and development of new connectors and the manufacturing of copper and fiber assemblies for leading telecommunications OEM's and cable suppliers.

NAI merged in 2002, strengthening its manufacturing knowledge and engineering capabilities. Our customers include global service providers, leading and emerging equipment manufacturers in the telecommunications industry, leading companies in the sensor and control industry, as well as the gaming and aerospace industries.

NAI acquired KSM Electronics in 2023. This acquisition brought new aerospace and defense capabilities and certifications to NAI, while also strengthening NAI's position as a leading interconnect solutions provider for the industrial technology and medical end markets.

NAI manufactures assemblies across diverse markets including medical, telecom and industrial industries. Our unique ability to service both high mix/low volume and low mix/high volume programs while complying with complex regulatory requirements enables us to support every customer's unique business needs.

NAI is focused on providing service to its customers that enable their individual success. This philosophy is facilitated by our commitment to develop products and services that drive revenue for our customers, while enabling them to reduce overall capital and operational expenses.

Open Date 8/11/2026

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Summary:

The Quality Inspector will provide quality control and assurance throughout all phases of the production process beginning with raw materials and ending with the final product.

***We are an ITAR facility and hire only US persons who are defined as US citizens or green card holders***

Expectations of the Quality Inspector:

• Develops and conducts a variety of tests on inbound materials from vendors and outbound products for shipping to ensure they are in accordance with established tolerance levels for quality and performance.
• Ensures that all of the quality check procedures put in place by KSM are followed during every production phase.
• Creates comprehensive documentation for quality issues and notes the corrective actions that were taken.
• Educates production team on quailty control issues and works with manufacturing managers to improve overall company safety and product quality.
• Creates process checklists and cordinates quality inspections with manufacturing managers.
• Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating required adjustments to production supervisor.
• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for re-work, and confirming re-work.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs, summarizing re-work and waste, and inputting data into quality database.
• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and calling for repairs.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Quality Inspector. It is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function, nor is it intended to describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work within deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong understanding of raw materials and the manufacturing industry
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and electrical schematics
• Thorough understanding of the product and/or process being inspected

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. College or technical school degree preferred
• 3 or more years in manufacturing and one year in a quality role required
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Lean training/certification pereferred. Certified Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
• Proven history of understanding industry safety standards and quality expectations

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.