Receiving Inspector

American Rheinmetall; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

American Rheinmetall in Plymouth, MI, seeks a dedicated Quality Inspector to test and inspect products across production stages, collecting and evaluating data to ensure conformity with quality and reliability standards. You'll work closely with engineering to interpret drawings and report findings.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong inspection skills, and knowledge of AS9100; candidates must perform destructive and nondestructive tests and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3–5 years of related manufacturing experience.
• Experience in quality inspection and data analysis.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and IS14001.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Gauge control/calibration.
• Ensures compliance to the process for the Control of Records.
• Ensures compliance to the Document Control Process.
• Ensures compliance to the customers AQL sampling plan according to the QAP / QAR when specified
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.
• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.

Skills

Reading schematics

Statistical data analysis

Quality control

Documentation control

AS9100 knowledge

Destructive testing

Nondestructive testing

Calibration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

Summary

Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Gauge control/calibration
• Ensures compliance to the process for the Control of Records.
• Ensures compliance to the Document Control Process.
• Ensures compliance to the customers AQL sampling plan according to the QAP / QAR when specified
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.
• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.

Competencies

Quantity of Work The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.

Quality of Work The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.

Judgement/Knowledge of Job Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.

Attendance/Dependability Punctuality and attendance.

Teamwork/ Attitude Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.

Initiative/Independence The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.

Adherence to Policy Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.

Adherence to Safety Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent, and three to five years related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

American Rheinmetall is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.