Senior Quality Inspector & Process Metrics Lead

Actalent; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Quality Technician in Horsham, PA to perform detailed inspections and support first article and setup approvals. You will read engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications to determine inspection criteria and ensure products meet defined quality standards.

The role requires 4+ years in manufacturing, hands-on measurement with micrometers/calipers, and expertise in SPC and nonconformance reporting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Hands-on experience with quality control activities in a production setting.
• Proficiency using precision measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and its application to inspection.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) for monitoring and analyzing process performance.
• Ability to identify, document, and communicate nonconformances and inspection results clearly.
• Capability to coach and lead other technicians, providing guidance and support on quality practices.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in performing measurements and recording data.
• Effective collaboration skills to work with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.
• Commitment to following established quality procedures and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections on manufactured products to verify compliance with defined specifications and quality standards.
• Use precision measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers to accurately measure parts and components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T symbols, and technical specifications to determine inspection criteria.
• Conduct quality checks during manufacturing operations to monitor product conformity and process performance.
• Identify, document, and report nonconformances, defects, and deviations from specifications in a clear and accurate manner.
• Verify that all required documentation, records, and inspection reports are complete, accurate, and compliant with quality requirements.
• Support first article inspections and setup approvals to ensure new or revised processes meet quality expectations before full production.
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) techniques to monitor process stability and identify trends or potential issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by providing feedback on inspection results, process capability, and quality trends.
• Assist in calibration activities by using calibrated measurement tools correctly and reporting any issues with equipment accuracy.
• Coach and lead other quality technicians by sharing expertise, providing guidance on inspection methods, and promoting best practices.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable quality procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area to support efficient inspection activities and high-quality standards.

Skills

4+ years experience

Reading drawings & GD&T

Quality control in production

Micrometers & calipers

SPC knowledge

Nonconformance reporting

Root cause analysis

Coaching technicians

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety procedures

Education

Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or similar

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Senior Quality Technician in Horsham, PA to perform detailed inspections and support first article and setup approvals. You will read engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications to determine inspection criteria and ensure products meet defined quality standards.

The role requires 4+ years in manufacturing, hands-on measurement with micrometers/calipers, and expertise in SPC and nonconformance reporting.