Quality Inspector - Level II

Cummins Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector – Level II for our Mineral Point, WI facility. This role focuses on verifying product quality, detecting defects early, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives on the production line.

The inspector will use precision measurement tools, document data, and ensure compliance with company standards, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain quality throughout the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licensing may be required for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Some work experience with intermediate level knowledge gained through training or on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify product quality against specs to prevent defects.
• Detect and prevent defects using measurement tools.
• Support continuous improvement by documenting non-conforming products.
• Uphold Cummins quality standards and norms.
• Train and empower others in measurement techniques and documentation.
• Enhance production efficiency by identifying defective items.
• Protect brand reputation by ensuring only quality products ship.
• Bridge between production and quality to align outputs with requirements.

Skills

Collaboration

Measurement science

Quality process management

Diversity awareness

Laboratory oversight

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Export controls compliance (licensing)

Tools

FMEA

SPC

Inspection instruments

Job description

We are looking for a talented Quality Inspector – Level II to join our team specializing in Quality for our Cummins Inc. facility in Mineral Point, WI.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Ensure Product Quality : By verifying that products meet technical specifications, you help maintain high standards and prevent defective items from reaching customers.

• Detect and Prevent Defects : Your keen eye for detail and use of measurement tools will catch issues early, reducing waste and rework.

• Support Continuous Improvement : Documenting non-conforming products provides valuable data that can be used to improve processes and product design.

• Uphold Company Standards : By following established norms and quality standards, you reinforce the company’s commitment to excellence and compliance.

• Train and Empower Others : Sharing your expertise in measurement techniques and documentation helps build a stronger, more capable team.

• Enhance Production Efficiency : Your role in identifying and removing defective products ensures smoother operations and fewer disruptions on the production line.

• Protect Brand Reputation : Ensuring only high-quality products leave the facility helps maintain customer trust and brand integrity.

• Bridge Between Production and Quality : You serve as a critical link, ensuring that production outputs align with quality expectations and technical requirements.

Additional Information

• Component and assembled part layout in accordance with prints.

• Finished goods audit.

• Line Romer for quality concerns.

• Support capability studies on critical, major, and minor characteristics.

• Support Calibration system (inspection, test equipment, functional gages).

• Assist with the development of JQA’s (Job Quality Analysis Sheets).

• Document & record data collected on inspection forms legibly.

• Keep work area safe and clean (5S – Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).

• Promote quality workmanship that meets and/or exceeds customer expectations.

• Perform other duties as directed by the Team Leader.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Strong Collaboration Skills : Work effectively with cross-functional teams by building partnerships and fostering a cooperative environment to achieve shared quality goals.

• Sound Decision-Making : Make timely, well-informed decisions that support continuous production flow and uphold quality standards, especially when identifying and addressing product issues.

• Expertise in Measurement Science : Understand and apply metrology principles to accurately assess measurement uncertainty across various domains (e.g., mechanical, optical, dimensional), ensuring precision in quality checks.

• Proficiency in Quality Process Management : Use quality tools like FMEA, SPC, and capability studies to monitor and improve product and process quality, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

• Appreciation for Diverse Perspectives : Embrace and leverage different viewpoints and cultural backgrounds to enhance problem-solving and innovation within quality assurance processes.

• Laboratory and Technical Oversight : Manage both the technical and operational aspects of a lab environment, ensuring adherence to certifications and maintaining high standards in testing and measurement.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

• Requires some work experience and intermediate level knowledge obtained through training or on-the-job experience.

Job Quality

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2433850

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.