Quality Inspector - Level 2

Linamar Corporation; Fletcher, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package (Medical, D​

Career advancement opportunities

Sustainability initiatives

Community outreach

Auto supplier discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation in Fletcher, NC is seeking a Quality Inspector – Level 2 to inspect products and perform quality audits, including visual, mechanical, dimensional, and functional checks on incoming materials and finished parts.

You will interpret drawings, operate CMM equipment, apply GD&T, and participate in SPC studies, with a focus on conformance to standards and safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of related quality inspection experience.
• Experience in audits and machining practices.
• Knowledge of metrology and SPC principles.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• CMM operation experience and basic programming.
• Strong math skills.
• Proficient with measuring tools and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products and perform quality audits including visual, mechanical, dimensional, and functional inspection.
• Test raw materials and incoming products for compliance with standards.
• Operate the CMM and interpret measurements.
• Issue Nonconforming Material Tags.
• Support capability studies, gauges R&R as needed.
• Adhere to Health and Safety and environmental procedures.
• Understand TS processes including nonconforming material and inspection.
• Assist with cost and quality evaluations.

Skills

Metrology

SPC

GDT

CMM operation

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMs

Micrometers

Verniers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

Inspection equipment

Job description

The Quality Inspector – Level 2 position will be responsible for inspecting products and perform quality audits including repetitive visual, mechanical, dimensional, and functional inspection. Primarily accountable for testing and sample raw materials and incoming products to ensure compliance with company standards and devise ordinary gauging or measuring set-ups. In addition, ensure methods and limits are well documented and require limited judgement or interpretation as to quality and finish. This position may be responsible for approving products for distribution, assigning work, and assisting lower-level inspectors.

Responsibility

Ensure all assigned duties are completed on schedule.

Intermediate drawing interpretations and SPC principles.

Understand and apply G D and T concepts.

Perform destructive testing and evaluation.

Proficient at the various inspection and testing requirements.

Operate the CMM and basic comprehension of programming.

Issue Nonconforming Material Tags.

Evaluate cost and quality standards and carry out statistical quality control.

Understand TS processes including nonconforming material, identification, and inspection processes.

May measure or weigh products to assess conformity to quality standards.

Assist with capability studies, audits, and gauge R and R as needed.

Adhere to all Health and Safety, environmental laws, and procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Completion of secondary school is required.

Required Skills/Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent general education.

Minimum two years of related experience.

Previous exposure in conducting audits and machining practices.

Previous experience with Metrology, SPC, knowledge of measuring techniques, gauging and inspection equipment.

Capable of all Quality Inspector – Level 1 requirements.

Intermediate knowledge of SPC and GDT.

Able to use measuring equipment effectively, including micrometers, verniers, height and bore gauges.

Able to read blueprints and interpret engineering drawings and various procedure manuals.

CMM operation and basic understanding of programming.

Basic math skills are desired.

Able to use computer applications to monitor quality.

Ability to work independently, coordinating work with work of others exchanging information simultaneously.

Ability to resolve conflicts and use technical skills to establish reasons for errors in products.

Working Conditions

Foundry Production Environment.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools, you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

Linamar does not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B) for this position, nor will it in the future. Candidates must possess current, unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.

Job Info

• Job Identification 13871
• Job Category SG&A
• Posting Date 07/30/2026, 05:36 PM
• Locations 490 Ferncliff Park Drive, Fletcher, NC, 28732, US (On-site)