Quality Inspector-All Shifts

CelLink; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CelLink is seeking a Quality Inspector to monitor part and process quality, audit lines, and verify materials to CelLink and customer specifications. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, issue escalation, and participation in quality-system development.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (college degree preferred) and 1+ year of QA inspection experience, with proficiency in measurement tools and Microsoft Office, capable of adapting in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred but not required.
• 1+ years of experience in a Quality Inspection role is expected.
• Proficient with basic measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges).
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and documentation practices.
• Independent problem solving with a willingness to learn new skills and technology.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to adapt in a startup setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor part and process quality and support corrective/preventive actions.
• Audit manufacturing lines against approved processes and requirements.
• Verify incoming, in-process, and outgoing material against CelLink specs.
• Communicate emerging and trending quality issues promptly.
• Lead containment, sorting, and MRB activities as needed.
• Support Quality System Development activities.
• Train operators/inspectors on quality, inspection, and rework.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing Work Instructions and Quality Alerts.

Skills

Quality inspection experience

Measurement tools knowledge

Strong communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

1+ years QA inspection experience (education note)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Thread gauges

Job description

Quality Inspector

Duties for this position include

• Monitor part and process quality and support the implementation and sustenance of the corrective and preventative actions and countermeasures.
• Work closely cross-functionally to ensure consistent high quality.
• Audit manufacturing lines against approved manufacturing processes, procedures, and requirements.
• Verify and audit incoming, in-process, and outgoing material to CelLink and Customer Quality and Engineering requirements and specifications.
• Promptly communicate emerging and trending quality issues.
• Lead and co-ordinate containment, sorting, and MRB activities as needed.
• Support and participate in Quality System Development activities.
• Train operators/inspectors regarding quality, inspection, and rework.
• Support drafting, reviewing various documents, such as Work Instructions, Quality Alerts, etc.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience/Education

• High school diploma required (College degree or equivalent preferred but not required)
• 1 or more years of experience in a Quality Inspection role

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Mechanical inspection experience using basic and precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc).
• Familiar with common workplace software (Microsoft Office).
• Independent problem solver with a desire to learn new skills and new technology.
• Strong organization skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
• Able to adapt to changing requirements in a fast-paced start-up setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Plusses

• Experience in ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, etc.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices, 5S
• Prior start-up experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Working Conditions/Hours

Hourly Non-Exempt

Physical Demands – Office and Manufacturing Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and pull/push; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment –

Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to chemicals used to run/maintain machines.

PPE-

May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump-caps, gloves, hair nets, masks, & clean-room frocks while adhering to the prescribed safety procedures.

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. CelLink participates in the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law.

CelLink was founded in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. CelLink provides electrical systems to the world's leading automotive OEMs & EV manufacturers, data center developers, and stationary power companies. The company has raised approximately $315M in funding through private investment and multiple grants from the US Department of Energy. CelLink’s investors include 3M, Atreides, BMW, BorgWarner, Bosch, D1 Capital, Fidelity, Fontinalis Partners, Ford, Franklin Templeton, Lear, Park West, SK Telecom, Standard Investments, T. Rowe Price, Tinicum, and Whale Rock