Quality Inspector & Process Auditor (CNC)

KINEMATICS LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinematics is seeking a Quality Tech in Phoenix, AZ to ensure incoming materials meet specifications and that production processes stay in control through audits, inspections, NCRs, and verification of process controls.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will perform receiving inspections, conduct process audits, and assist with root-cause analysis to reduce defects and improve supplier performance. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or associate degree preferred; high school diploma acceptable.
• 1–3 years in quality inspection/auditing in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings with basic GD&T and tolerances.
• Use of measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, torque tools, go/no-go gauges).
• Nonconforming product control, traceability, and quality records.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspection and documentation review per sampling plan and specifications.
• Identify and segregate material (accepted/rejected/quarantined).
• Create and follow up on NCRs for supplier issues and nonconforming incoming material.
• Maintain inspection records and evidence in accordance with control requirements.
• Conduct process audits to verify compliance with work instructions and control plans.
• Perform in-process inspections and first-article verification during changes and setups.
• Identify variation trends and coordinate containment and corrective actions.
• Support root-cause analysis and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Promote quality systems and 5S; stop incoming material when requirements are not met.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading drawings

GD&T

Documentation/records

Communication

Attention to detail

Root-cause / problem solving

CNC operation experience

Education

Technical degree

Associate degree

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Torque tools

Go/no-go gauges

Job description

Kinematics is seeking a Quality Tech in Phoenix, AZ to ensure incoming materials meet specifications and that production processes stay in control through audits, inspections, NCRs, and verification of process controls.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will perform receiving inspections, conduct process audits, and assist with root-cause analysis to reduce defects and improve supplier performance. Equal opportunity employer.