Senior Quality Inspector - Precision Parts for Defense

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Federal Equipment Company, a global leader in defense engineering, seeks a Quality Inspector in Cincinnati, OH to ensure components meet drawings and specifications for mission-critical systems.

You will enforce ISO 9001 quality standards, review documentation, and perform calibration and functional testing. The role collaborates with manufacturing teams and supports audits, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in ISO 9001 quality management systems and mechanical inspection in manufacturing or service environments.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and clear, concise communication.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts and assemblies using precision tools to confirm compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Review supplier documentation and ensure quality during receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
• Support Manufacturing Associates by interpreting drawings and job instructions for accurate production.
• Perform functional testing per established procedures.
• Document, communicate, and track inspection results and nonconformance issues, assisting in corrective actions as needed.
• Participate in audits, maintain quality management system documents, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues, management, and customers to ensure inspection standards are met.
• Follow safety programs and maintain clean, organized QA work areas in support of 5S initiatives.

Skills

ISO 9001 experience

Blueprint reading

Inspection tools

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or professional certifications (AWS CWI, ASQ, ASNT)

Tools

FARO Arm/Tracker

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Federal Equipment Company, a global leader in defense engineering, seeks a Quality Inspector in Cincinnati, OH to ensure components meet drawings and specifications for mission-critical systems.

You will enforce ISO 9001 quality standards, review documentation, and perform calibration and functional testing. The role collaborates with manufacturing teams and supports audits, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.