BLUSA Defense Manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented and quality-focused Quality Control Inspector to support our manufacturing operations. The Quality Control Inspector will be responsible for ensuring products meet customer specifications, industry standards, and company quality requirements throughout the manufacturing process.
This position performs receiving, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections; documents inspection results; supports calibration activities; and maintains accurate quality records and documentation.
The ideal candidate has strong mechanical inspection skills, a thorough understanding of blueprint reading and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and a commitment to producing high-quality products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform receiving, first-piece, in-process, and final inspections to verify compliance with customer drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Document inspection results using AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and other required quality reporting formats.
- Conduct roaming in-process inspections throughout the manufacturing floor to verify product conformity and process compliance.
- Perform visual inspections to evaluate workmanship, surface finish, and overall product quality.
- Read, interpret, and manually balloon customer drawings to create detailed inspection reports and documentation packages.
- Utilize precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, dial indicators, height gages, optical comparators, pin gages, thread gages, and other inspection tools to verify dimensional accuracy.
- Assist with calibration activities to ensure inspection and measuring equipment remains accurate and compliant.
- Prepare quality documentation packages to support customer shipments and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and communicate nonconforming conditions to production and quality management.
- Assist with corrective actions and other quality improvement activities as needed.
- Maintain accurate inspection records in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, production, and quality teams to support continuous improvement and maintain product quality.
- Follow all company safety procedures, quality standards, and applicable industry regulations.
- Perform other quality inspection and related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Skills
- Previous experience in quality control inspection within a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Working knowledge of GD&T principles and practices.
- Experience using precision inspection and measurement equipment.
- Ability to interpret dimensional requirements, tolerances, surface finishes, and other drawing requirements.
- Familiarity with AS9102 FAIRs and quality documentation is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to identify, document, and communicate quality issues effectively.
- Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production, engineering, and quality personnel.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented professional who takes pride in ensuring products meet exacting customer and quality requirements. You should be comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor, using precision measurement equipment, interpreting technical drawings, and communicating quality concerns with cross-functional teams.
If you are passionate about quality and take pride in getting the details right, we encourage you to apply for the Quality Control Inspector position.