Quality Inspector

We're partnering with an established precision manufacturing company in Rochester, NY, to hire an experienced Quality Inspector to join its quality team.

This is a hands-on inspection role focused on ensuring precision-machined components meet strict customer specifications and quality standards. You'll be responsible for performing first-piece, in-process, and final inspections, interpreting engineering drawings, and verifying dimensional accuracy using precision measuring equipment.

We're looking for someone with a strong background in machine shop quality inspection who is comfortable working independently, understands GD&T, and takes pride in maintaining high standards for accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of precision-machined components.
• Inspect parts throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, customer requirements, and quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, dimensional tolerances, and GD&T specifications.
• Use precision measuring equipment to verify part dimensions and tolerances.
• Perform gage calibration and maintain accurate calibration records using Gage Track software.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate quality documentation.
• Identify nonconforming parts, document inspection findings, and communicate quality concerns to the appropriate teams.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to troubleshoot quality issues and improve production processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with established quality management systems, including AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of quality inspection experience, preferably in a precision machining or manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Hands-on experience using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, height gages, and other dimensional inspection equipment.
• Experience performing first-piece, in-process, and final inspections.
• Understanding of quality control procedures, inspection methods, and documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Experience with gage calibration and calibration recordkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify dimensional or quality discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with machinists, engineers, and quality personnel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.