Supplier Quality Inspector

New Hudson Facades; Upper Chichester Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hudson Facades, a leading exterior façade manufacturer, seeks a detail‑oriented Supplier Quality Inspector to ensure the quality of materials and components for our manufacturing operations.

You will support supplier visits, perform First Article Inspections, verify dimensions with precision tools, and collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, and Manufacturing to resolve supplier-related issues, with domestic travel up to 75–80%.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Construction, or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, curtainwall, or quality inspection.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use 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 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.

Skills

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Quality inspection

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Quality/Manufacturing/Engineering Technology/Construction/related field

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gloss meters

Film thickness gauges

Tape measures

Job description

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.

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

As a Supplier Quality Inspector, You Will

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

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 character stic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law