Sr Quality Inspector

Monroechamber; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector for a direct-hire role in Stevens Point, WI. The position emphasizes mechanical inspections using CMMs and hand tools, calibration program management, and mentoring quality staff. The candidate will interpret drawings, review specifications, and contribute to CAPA and audits.

The role requires five years in manufacturing, strong reading of drawings, and experience with ISO 13485 or FDA-regulated environments. First shift, direct hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; related technical degree preferred.
• ASQ certifications or equivalent quality credentials are a plus.
• Minimum five years in a manufacturing setting with mechanical inspection.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical inspections using hand tools and CMM per spec.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection tools and calibration program.
• Train and mentor quality inspectors and production staff.
• Develop inspection sampling plans and record results accurately.
• Investigate quality issues and coordinate nonconformance activities.
• Support CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CMM

GD&T

Inspection tools

Reading drawings

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Engineering or Quality

Tools

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)

Calipers

Height gauges

ISO 13485 familiarity

Job description

Position Title: Senior Quality Inspector

Wage: $23.00 - $25.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm

Are your skills not being fully utilised? Reach your maximum potential by working with QPS! QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Senior Quality Inspector at a company in Stevens Point, WI. This is a direct hire position for 1st shift.

Senior Quality Inspector Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical inspections with hand tools and CMM using established procedures and specifications


• Manage and improve calibration program along with calibration of mechanical inspection hand tools such as: calipers, pin gauges, and height gauges


• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Quality Inspectors and production personnel


• Assist in establishing effective inspection sampling plans


• Investigate and resolve product quality problems


• Recognise improvement opportunities and initiate appropriate actions to streamline processes


• Assist in establishing and maintaining QC metrics


• Participate in 5S


• Interface effectively with other job functions and suppliers


• Promote a positive influence to foster excellence and positive critical behaviours


• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and standard operating procedures (SOP's)


• Analyse inspection data


• Accurately record inspection results and maintain quality reports and documents in multiple computer applications


• Identify, document, and coordinate nonconformance control activities including identification, recording, disposition, supplier communication, sorting, rework, and resolution


• Support root cause investigations and corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) as needed


• Support and perform assigned project-based work


• Participate in internal/external audits and continuous improvement projects as needed


• Ensure adherence to ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and other applicable regulations


• Maintain a safe, neat and orderly work environment


• Ensure and follow safety requirements and standards

Requirements for Senior Quality Inspector:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical field preferred


• Quality Certifications such as ASQ-CQIA, CQI, CQT, Calibration, or Green Belt


• At least five years of working in a manufacturing environment


• At least five years of mechanical inspection experience including CMM


• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings


• Basic level experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel) and other enterprise software


• Experience working in a Quality Management System controlled environment (ISO 13485, ISO 9001, TS 16949) and/or an FDA regulated environment, preferably in medical device preferred


• Experience with basic statistics preferred


• Experience with Lean tools such as 5S, standard work, waste, error proofing, or process mapping preferred


• Ability to lift up to 50lbs


• Manual dexterity


• Skill and ability in CMM operation


• Math proficiency sufficient to perform tasks such as inspection calculations, basic statistical analysis, and creating credit memos


• Skill and ability to read and interpret mechanical drawing including GD&T


• Ability to calibrate inspection tools such as calipers, pin gauges, and height gauges


• Working knowledge of problem‑solving tools such as is/is not, fishbone, pareto, Five Why, and correlation


• Detail‑oriented with the ability to analyse data and draw conclusions


• Possess effective written and oral communication skills.


• Basic proficiency using computer applications (Word, Excel, enterprise software)


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