Quality Inspector in North Wales

Energy Jobline ZR; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwynedd Manufacturing in North Wales, PA, is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to perform inspection and quality verification of incoming raw materials, components, and outsourced processes for a manufacturing environment. This role ensures that all received items meet engineering requirements, purchase order specifications, and quality standards before being released to production.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of technical drawings, GD&T, and inspection methods, and

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of technical drawings, GD&T, and inspection methods.
• Experience inspecting incoming raw materials, components, and outsourced processes.
• Ability to read and review certifications and material test reports.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming raw materials, components, and finished or semi-finished parts.
• Verify conformance to purchase orders, drawings, specs, and quality requirements.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections with precision tools.
• Apply AQL and sampling plans for incoming inspection.
• Review certifications and material test reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Document nonconforming material and maintain records.
• Communicate quality issues with internal teams to resolve them.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions for supplier issues.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and customer/military specs.
• Support continuous improvement in incoming quality and supplier performance.

Skills

Technical drawings

GD&T

Inspection methods

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Pin gauges

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Gwynedd Manufacturing is a rapidly growing defense contractor and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in North Wales, PA. We are proud to serve the U.S. Department of Defense and federal law enforcement agencies with high-quality firearms and accessories. As an innovative and forward-thinking organization, we are committed to continuous technological advancement and process improvement.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to perform inspection and quality verification of incoming raw materials, components, and outsourced processes for a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring that all received items meet engineering requirements, purchase order specifications, and quality standards before being released to production. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of technical drawings, GD&T, and inspection methods, and is comfortable working closely with Purchasing, Engineering, and Quality teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspection on incoming raw materials, components, and finished or semi-finished parts
• Verify conformance to purchase orders, engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, etc.)
• Apply AQL and sampling plans as required for incoming inspection
• Review certifications, material test reports, and supplier documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material in accordance with SOPs
• Generate and maintain inspection records, inspection reports, and nonconformance documentation
• Communicate quality issues with internal teams (Quality, Purchasing, Engineering, Production) to support timely resolution
• Assist Quality Management with root cause investigations and corrective action activities related to supplier issues
• Ensure compliance with internal quality systems, ISO standards, and applicable customer or military specifications
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to incoming quality and supplier performance