Supplier Quality Inspector

New-Hudson-Facades-; Linwood (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hudson Facades in Upper Chichester, PA, is seeking a detail-oriented Supplier Quality Inspector to help ensure the quality of materials and components for our manufacturing operations. You will inspect products, support supplier qualification activities, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Travel up to 75–80% of the time to supplier facilities, with hands-on inspection, problem solving, and collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Quality teams to

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Construction, or a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, curtainwall, or quality inspection.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and using precision measurement equipment.
• ASQ Auditing Certification is a plus.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required; passport preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier visits, quality audits, and supplier qualification activities.
• Perform First Article Inspections for new suppliers, engineering changes, and product launches.
• Inspect gasket profiles, extrusion dies, paint finishes, and other critical purchased components.
• Verify dimensions, material characteristics, and product conformance using inspection equipment.
• Prepare inspection reports, supplier visit documentation, and approval records.
• Assist with Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) by documenting issues and tracking corrective actions.
• Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier quality.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and communicate trends or recurring concerns.
• Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve supplier-related issues.
• Support supplier process changes, product requalification efforts, and manufacturing approvals.
• Travel to supplier facilities to perform inspections, audits, and supplier development activities.
• Provide quality inspection support within the manufacturing facility as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Measurement tools

Quality management systems

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Quality/Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gloss meters

Film thickness gauges

Tape measures

Job description

Supplier Quality Inspector

Full Time Technical Upper Chichester, PA, US

22 days ago Requisition ID: 1532

Join the New Hudson Facades Team

New Hudson Facades is seeking a detail-oriented Supplier Quality Inspector to help ensure the quality of materials and components supplied to our manufacturing operations. In this role, you'll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to inspect products, support supplier qualification activities, and help drive continuous improvement throughout our supply chain.

If you enjoy hands‑on inspection work, problem-solving, travel, and collaborating with manufacturing and engineering teams, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Support supplier visits, quality audits, and supplier qualification activities.
• Perform First Article Inspections for new suppliers, engineering changes, and product launches.
• Inspect and approve gasket profiles, extrusion dies, paint finishes, and other critical purchased components.
• Verify dimensions, material characteristics, and product conformance using inspection and measurement equipment.
• Prepare inspection reports, supplier visit documentation, and approval records.
• Assist with Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) by documenting issues, tracking responses, and verifying corrective actions.
• Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier quality.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and communicate trends or recurring concerns.
• Partner with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve supplier-related issues.
• Support supplier process changes, product requalification efforts, and manufacturing approvals.
• Travel to supplier facilities to perform inspections, audits, and supplier development activities.
• Provide quality inspection support within the manufacturing facility as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Construction, or a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, curtainwall, or quality inspection.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and using precision measurement equipment.
• ASQ Auditing Certification is a plus.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required; passport preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of quality management systems such as ISO 9001.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and quality inspection principles.
• Ability to use inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, gloss meters, film thickness gauges, and tape measures.
• Basic understanding of root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive lifting and other physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 75–80% of the time.

Why Join New Hudson Facades?

At New Hudson Facades, quality is at the core of everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering, manufacturing, and quality professionals while helping develop and strengthen our supplier network. This role offers hands‑on experience, travel, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on the quality of products delivered to our customers.

New Hudson Facades is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law