Welding Quality Inspector | Defect Tracking & CAPA Lead

Federal Signal; Mississippi; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI), a Federal Signal subsidiary, is seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector in Mississippi to ensure welds and components meet engineering drawings and quality standards. You will inspect, document NCRs, and drive CAPAs with cross-functional teams.

You must read blueprints, perform rigorous visual inspections, and support continuous improvement initiatives while upholding safety and PPE requirements in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of welding processes, mechanical inspection methods, blueprints, and quality standards.
• Must be able to identify small weld defects and read fine print and drawings.
• Ability to bend, kneel, twist, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs., with pushing/pulling requirements up to 100 lbs.
• Communication skills: strong verbal and written communication to a wide variety of personnel.
• Teamwork: collaborative, dependable, and focused on company goals and customer satisfaction.
• Work pace and flexibility: able to work overtime when needed and meet deadlines.
• Safety compliance: adhere to safety standards and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Inspect welds and components for surface defects during all phases of production.
• Perform inspections on fabricated components, and machined parts.
• Compare finished products to engineering drawings to verify dimensions and specifications.
• Identify, reject, and document non-conforming parts and track quality trends.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, supervisors, and area leads to reduce defects and implement corrective actions.
• Complete and submit Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for design or process issues.
• Conduct internal audits and assist in audit preparations and follow-ups.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Lean initiatives by offering feedback, following workflows, and maintaining a clean, organized work area.
• Analyze quality data using tools such as Pareto charts, histograms, MSA, and other statistical methods.
• Lead and verify Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs).
• Provide training and mentorship to employees on quality procedures and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding processes

Blueprint reading

Quality standards

Visual inspection

Tools

Pareto charts

Histograms

MSA

Job description

The Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI), a Federal Signal subsidiary, is seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector in Mississippi to ensure welds and components meet engineering drawings and quality standards. You will inspect, document NCRs, and drive CAPAs with cross-functional teams.

You must read blueprints, perform rigorous visual inspections, and support continuous improvement initiatives while upholding safety and PPE requirements in a fast-paced production environment.