Quality Inspector

The Fountain Group; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a Quality Inspector for a prominent client in Westford, MA 01886. This on-site role focuses on inspection and testing of purchased materials, components, and products in accordance with policy and procedures.

The position is a 6-month assignment with potential for extension, offering pay of $25-26/hr and a standard daytime schedule (Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:00pm EST) on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience performing quality inspections, testing, and measurement of incoming materials and finished products.
• Proficiency with SAP for incoming material QC and inspection documentation.
• Ability to operate inspection/test equipment and record results accurately.
• Experience with First Article Inspections (FAI), validation, and supplier quality activities.
• Strong data collection, analysis, and trending skills to identify quality issues and improvements.
• Attention to detail and adherence to procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional and functional inspection and testing.
• Record inspection data per instructions.
• Operate test and measurement equipment as documented.
• Support validation and qualification activities.
• Develop and update inspection procedures.
• Interface with suppliers to support material quality.
• May train other inspection staff.
• Collect, analyze, and trend data for quality improvements.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Quality inspection

SAP proficiency

Data collection & analysis

First Article Inspections (FAI)

Measurement equipment operation

Documentation & record-keeping

Supplier communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Quality Inspector for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Westford, MA 01886. Details of the position are as follows:

Job Details

• Pay: $25-26/hr depending on experience
• 6-month assignment, possibility for conversion/extension based on performance and budget.
• Monday-Friday: 7:00am-4:00pm EST. (Onsite)
• Position will be mainly responsible for performing inspection and testing of purchased materials, components, and products in accordance with policy and procedures. Assists Supplier Quality Engineering with technical inspection support.
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Performs visual, dimensional and functional inspection and testing according to documented policies and procedures.
  • Records inspection and test data as prescribed by written instructions and procedures.
  • Operates all associated test and measurement equipment as instructed and as documented in procedures.
  • Support validation/qualification activities.
  • Develops and recommends changes to inspection procedures.
  • Proficiency in SAP with respect to incoming material QC requirements Recommends changes to policies, procedures and inspection requirements.
  • Collects and analyzes data for First Article inspections. Performs testing and inspection in accordance with special test requests.
  • Contributes to test and measurement equipment selection. Interface with suppliers as required in support of material quality / technical inspection.
  • May train other inspection staff on use of equipment.
  • Assists in gathering, analyzing, and trending of data
  • Other Duties: Performs work of a miscellaneous nature as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience performing quality inspections, testing, and measurement of incoming materials, components, and finished products.
• Knowledge of visual, dimensional, and functional inspection methods and the ability to follow documented procedures and specifications.
• Proficiency with SAP for incoming material quality control (QC) requirements and inspection documentation.
• Ability to operate inspection and test equipment, accurately record results, and maintain quality records.
• Experience supporting First Article Inspections (FAI), validation, qualification, and supplier quality activities.
• Strong data collection, analysis, and trending skills to identify quality issues and recommend improvements.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, recommend updates to inspection procedures and quality standards, and communicate effectively with suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to quality standards and procedural compliance.