Senior Quality Inspector, ISO 9001 & Continuous Improvement

Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Development

Parental Leave

Disability Benefits

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Edwards Company in Buffalo, NY is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to perform incoming, in‑process, and final inspections, ensuring conformance to drawings and customer requirements. You will document defects, trends, and quality data to support decision-making and cross‑functional communication.

The role requires 3–5+ years in a manufacturing quality environment, hands‑on use of precision tools (calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, CMM), and strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards,

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in a manufacturing quality environment performing inspections.
• Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools and GD&T.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015, 8D and CAPA problem solving.
• Ability to document, analyze, and report defect trends and NCRs.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections to verify conformance to drawings and customer requirements.
• Record, analyze, and report inspection results and quality data for stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve inspection standards, methods, and work instructions.
• Support Non-Conformance Management (NCM) and participate in root cause investigations.
• Participate in audits and drive containment and corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain calibration status and ensure proper use of inspection equipment and MSA requirements.
• Support ISO 9001:2015 QMS adherence and process/documentation controls.

Skills

Quality inspections

Data analysis

Documentation

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or quality courses

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

CMM

MSA tools

Job description

Edwards Company in Buffalo, NY is seeking a skilled Quality Inspector to perform incoming, in‑process, and final inspections, ensuring conformance to drawings and customer requirements. You will document defects, trends, and quality data to support decision-making and cross‑functional communication.

The role requires 3–5+ years in a manufacturing quality environment, hands‑on use of precision tools (calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, CMM), and strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards,