Quality Inspector - Level 3

Linamar Corporation; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Linamar Corporation seeks a Quality Inspector – Level 3 to inspect products, conduct quality audits on raw materials, and approve final label copy to ensure regulatory compliance. The role involves distribution approval, corrective actions, and training Level 1–2 Inspectors.

Foundry production environment with emphasis on cost and quality control, continuous improvement, and adherence to safety standards. U.S. work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of related quality inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Quality Department and schedule inspection duties.
• Perform first-off inspections, in-process inspections, final audits, LPA, and gauge repeatability studies.
• Complete the required forms and paperwork.
• Make informed decisions in situations of uncertainty.
• Issue Nonconforming Material Tags.
• Understand TS processes including nonconforming material, identification, and inspection processes.
• Train inspection personnel.
• Evaluate cost and quality standards and carry out statistical quality control.
• Make continuous improvement recommendations to quality management.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Engineering drawings interpretation

PPAP layouts

CMM programming knowledge

Statistical quality control

Independent work

Quality decision making

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CMM equipment

Job description

Job Summary

The Quality Inspector – Level 3 position is responsible for inspecting products and performs quality audits to test and sample raw materials for incoming products to ensure compliance with company standards. Primarily responsible for approving products for distribution, initiating corrective action for procedural, product, or process deficiencies and analyzing reports and returned. In addition, approve final label copy and ensure it meets company and governmental regulations. This position may provide work guidance and train Level 1 and Level 2 Quality Inspectors.

Job Description

Quality Inspector – Level 3

Job Summary

The Quality Inspector – Level 3 position is responsible for inspecting products and performs quality audits to test and sample raw materials for incoming products to ensure compliance with company standards. Primarily responsible for approving products for distribution, initiating corrective action for procedural, product, or process deficiencies and analyzing reports and returned. In addition, approve final label copy and ensure it meets company and governmental regulations. This position may provide work guidance and train Level 1 and Level 2 Quality Inspectors.

Responsibility

• Assist in the general operation and the day-to-day demands of the Quality Department. Schedule or assign inspection duties.
• Able to perform first off inspections, part layouts, receiving inspection, in process inspection, final audits, LPA, and gauge repeatability studies.
• Able to complete the necessary forms and paperwork.
• Ability to make informed decisions in situations of uncertainty.
• Issue Nonconforming Material Tags.
• Understand TS processes including nonconforming material, identification, and inspection processes.
• Operate CMM and have basic CMM programming skills.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety, environmental laws and procedures.
• Train inspection personnel.
• Evaluate cost and quality standards and carry out statistical quality control.
• Make continuous improvement recommendations to quality management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent general education.
• Compl etion of secondary school is preferred. College courses in related subjects recommended.

Required Skills/Experience

• Minimum five years of related experience.
• Able to read blueprints and interpret engineering drawings and various procedure manuals.
• Able to use measuring equipment effectively, including micrometers, verniers, height and bore gauges.
• Ability to perform PPAP layouts.
• Knowledge and comprehension of CMM programming.
• Knowledge of TS-16949. Able to interpret guides/manuals, analyze costs/quality standards and carry out statistical quality control.
• Able to use various software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• 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.
• Maintain continuous learning through various education courses in order to keep up with new developments in field.

Working Conditions

Foundry Production Environment.

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.

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.