Mechanical Quality Inspector

Job Purpose

The Mechanical Quality Inspector is responsible for inspecting machined and welded components to ensure they meet engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements. This role performs in-process inspections, verifies quality documentation, completes inspection reports, and partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Purchasing to identify and resolve quality issues.

Salary Range:

$33.79 - $45.72

Job Description

• Perform and verify in-process inspections on machined, welded, production, and engineering components.

• Inspect parts using precision measurement and inspection equipment, including CMMs, optical comparators, Romer Arms, smart scopes, and non-contact measurement tools.

• Interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.

• Apply dimensioning and tolerancing requirements in accordance with ASME/ANSI Y14.5.

• Verify material certificates, heat-treatment certificates, vendor inspection reports, and other quality documentation.

• Conduct shop-floor quality audits and communicate inspection results to Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and other stakeholders.

• Complete inspection reports, history logs, and required quality records accurately and on time.

• Identify quality concerns and support problem-solving and continuous improvement activities.

• Adjust priorities to support changing production schedules and customer requirements.

• Support inspection activities at other locations, including occasional travel to Davis, California, as needed.

You are meant for this job if:

• You have 3–5 years of Mechanical Quality Inspection experience or related hands-on experience in machining or welding.
• You have experience using precision measurement and inspection equipment.
• You have a strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• You can read and interpret engineering drawings and apply ASME/ANSI Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerancing standards.
• You have strong attention to detail and can accurately maintain inspection records and quality documentation.
• You can clearly communicate inspection results and quality concerns to manufacturing personnel, managers, and technical teams.
• You are comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing/shop environment and adjusting to changing inspection priorities.
• You have basic data analysis and computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Skills

Data Analysis Analysis and Problem Solving Attention to Detail