Quality Inspector & Improvement Lead (ISO 9001, PPAP)

Socket.dev; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Quality & Process Inspector to lead quality on the manufacturing floor, interpret prints and specs, and support ISO9001 and IATF16949 compliance. You will verify product conformance, lead root cause analysis, and collaborate with engineering to resolve issues.

This role involves utilizing basic statistics, Gage R&R, control charts, and PPAP submissions; inspecting tooling, performing measurement systems analysis, and supporting supplier QA activities; some overtime and limited

Qualifications

• Associate degree in quality/manufacturing with 7+ years of related experience preferred.
• Experience with ISO/IATF 16949 Quality Management System.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand geometric tolerances.
• Experience with PPAP submissions and control plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead/assist on interpreting quality requirements from prints and specs with engineering.
• Use capability studies, Gage R&R, and control charts to improve quality.
• Lead daily product verification and assign inspection responsibilities.
• Support ISO9001 QMS data and document control.
• Perform measurement systems analysis on tooling and measurement systems.
• Interact with customers and suppliers on quality issues.
• Participate in APQP meetings and PPAP submissions.

Skills

Quality management

Data analysis

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Statistical reports

Communication

Education

Associate degree in quality/manufacturing

Tools

Gage R&R equipment

Inspection gauges/fixtures

SPC tools

GD&T knowledge

Job description

Socket.dev seeks a Quality & Process Inspector to lead quality on the manufacturing floor, interpret prints and specs, and support ISO9001 and IATF16949 compliance. You will verify product conformance, lead root cause analysis, and collaborate with engineering to resolve issues.

This role involves utilizing basic statistics, Gage R&R, control charts, and PPAP submissions; inspecting tooling, performing measurement systems analysis, and supporting supplier QA activities; some overtime and limited