Quality Technician: Supplier & Incoming Inspection

Crafted Staff; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Crafted Staff is seeking a Quality Technician to support supplier quality, incoming inspection, and manufacturing quality operations in Elyria, OH. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues, review documentation, and help contain nonconforming material.

Qualified candidates bring 2–3 years of related inspection experience, strong reading of blueprints, GD&T knowledge, and proficiency with inspection tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher.
• 2–3 years of related inspection or supplier experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in or with Quality, Engineering, or Manufacturing.
• Experience with inspection methods and the use of inspection tools to evaluate manufactured parts.
• Ability to read and understand complex blueprints, engineering drawings, route sheets, test specifications, customer specifications, and manufacturing procedures.
• Ability to identify problems and help develop and implement solutions.
• Working knowledge of shop mathematics, including trigonometry.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft software tools for business communication.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
• Ability to meet required visual inspection standards, including passing a visual acuity test covering near vision, far vision, and color perception.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming supplier products and in-process parts for quality or documentation issues.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies that could prevent parts from being released to Manufacturing Operations.
• Communicate directly with suppliers to help resolve product, documentation, and quality issues.
• Support the nonconforming material / nonconforming parts process and assist with product containment.
• Help validate supplier and internal corrective actions.
• Review First Article Inspections (FAIs), PPAP documentation, and other quality records.
• Review parts and documentation against blueprints, engineering requirements, customer specifications, and internal procedures.
• Use inspection methods and precision measuring tools to evaluate parts.
• Work with internal Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Support activities involving customer-returned products.
• Help identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Participate in problem-solving, Kaizen, 5S, and team improvement activities.
• Assist with training and knowledge sharing as needed.

Skills

Quality inspection

Supplier quality

Quality assurance

Aerospace manufacturing

Precision manufacturing

GD&T / ANSI Y14.5

First Article Inspection (FAI)

PPAP knowledge

Measurement tools

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

Inspection methods

Job description

Crafted Staff is seeking a Quality Technician to support supplier quality, incoming inspection, and manufacturing quality operations in Elyria, OH. You will work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues, review documentation, and help contain nonconforming material.

Qualified candidates bring 2–3 years of related inspection experience, strong reading of blueprints, GD&T knowledge, and proficiency with inspection tools.