Quality Inspector (Heavy Manufacturing Quality Exp Req)

twiceasnice Recruiting; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with match

PTO

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Quality Inspector with transformer manufacturing experience for a full-time position near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include conducting in-process and final inspections, ensuring compliance with quality requirements, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of quality experience and knowledge of ISO 9000 quality systems. Competitive salary range of $80,000 - $90,000 plus benefits and relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality experience is required.
• Experience with transformer manufacturing is required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and electrical schematics is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all components meet quality requirements.
• Inspect incoming parts and finished transformers.
• Document inspection results accurately.

Skills

Quality inspection

Transformer manufacturing

ISO 9000 quality systems

Reading technical diagrams

Job description

Overview

Quality Inspector (Transformer Manufacturing Exp. Req.)

Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA (Relocation Assistance Available)

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000+ DOE plus Annual Bonus Potential & Benefits

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401K w/ Match, PTO

Job Type: Full-Time

Typical Hours: M-F, 8am – 5pm (Flexible)

Start Date: ASAP

Sponsorship: Not available

Relocation Assistance: Available

Quality Inspector (Transformer Manufacturing Exp. Req.) Description

Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Quality Inspector to add to their team near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will conduct in-process and final inspections across winding, assembly, fabrication, and finishing operations while monitoring quality gates, verifying documentation, and partnering with production and engineering to resolve issues quickly. The ideal candidate brings transformer manufacturing experience and knowledge of ISO 9000 quality systems. This is a great opportunity to impact a well-established, growing company in a vital industry with long-term career growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all components, subassemblies, and final assemblies meet quality requirements
• Allocate time ~60% on the floor and ~40% on documentation, verification, and follow-up
• Inspect incoming parts, in-process builds, and finished transformers to drawings/specs
• Monitor quality gates across winding, assembly, fabrication, and finishing areas
• Interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Perform electrical and mechanical inspections, including dimensional and torque checks
• Verify quality control sheets are complete and required records are retained
• Review the nonconformance log and track corrective and preventive actions
• Document inspection results with clear, accurate, and traceable entries
• Escalate nonconformances and partner with production and engineering to resolve issues
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, customer specifications, and internal procedures
• Participate in root cause analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement efforts
• Calibrate, maintain, and properly use gauges, meters, and inspection/test equipment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality experience is required
• Experience with transformer manufacturing is required
• Working knowledge of ISO 9000 quality systems is required
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and electrical schematics is required
• Ability to work 100% on-site is required