Quality Inspector (2nd Shift)

The Fountain Group; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group in Madison Heights, MI is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure vehicle components and prototypes meet safety, functionality, and appearance standards through incoming, in-process, and final inspections.

This full-time, union facility role supports a 2nd shift with options for 8- or 10-hour schedules, and overtime as needed. Automotive prototype experience and strong drawing/measurement skills are required.

Qualifications

• Reading blueprints, engineering drawings, and specs.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
• Strong math skills for dimensional calculations.
• Understanding of automotive quality standards.
• Experience with MS Word/Excel or ERP systems.
• Effective communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect prototype processes and verify compliance.
• Validate first piece inspection.
• Use precision tools and, if required, laser tracking or video inspection equipment.
• Identify and report non-conforming tools or materials.
• Read engineering drawings and determine inspection methods.
• Ensure calibration of inspection equipment and maintain calibration records.
• Maintain inspection records in the Quality Management System.
• Collaborate with toolmakers and engineers to improve tools or processes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Mathematics

Automotive quality standards

MS Word/Excel or ERP

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school certificate desirable

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Gages

Dial indicators

Job description

Quality Inspector

Shift: 2nd Shift (8-hour shift: 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM OR 10-hour shift: 5:30 PM - 4:00 AM; Saturdays 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM).

Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.00 / hour

Onsite -Madison Heights, MI

Candidate Profile: looking for a candidate that has experience in automotive (protype) work.

Classification: Union Facility (All listed positions are Union. Employees come in on a 90-day probationary period. If they are hired in, they will become a part of the Union and will have to pay Union dues).

General Summary

Ensures vehicle components and finished products meet safety, functionality, and appearance standards by performing incoming, in-process, and final inspections.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Inspect and provide verification of all prototype processes.
• Validate first piece product inspection.
• Proficiently use manual precision tools (micrometers, calipers, height gages, thread gages, dial indicators) and, if required computerized, laser tracking, or video inspection equipment.
• Identify, document, and segregate non-conforming (defective) tools or materials, initiating reports to correct discrepancies.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD data to determine inspection methods and specifications.
• Ensure inspection equipment is in calibration before use and maintain documentation for tool calibration.
• Maintain accurate records of inspection results, audits, and compliance documentation within the Quality Management System.
• Work with toolmakers and engineers to provide technical feedback and recommend improvements to tools or manufacturing processes.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in reading blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Skilled in using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Strong math skills for performing complex dimensional calculations.
• Understanding of automotive quality standards.
• Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel or ERP systems.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with various departments within the organization.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; technical trade school certificates a plus
• A minimum of 1-3+ years of experience in quality inspection within a tool and die, precision machine shop.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8-10 hours daily, overtime/weekend support as needed. Position is set in a manufacturing floor environment; requires standing for long periods, and routinely uses large machines and tools.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice