Quality Assurance Inspector

Automation Products Group, Inc. (APG) is looking for a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Inspector to join our team. If you enjoy working in a manufacturing environment, solving quality issues, reading technical drawings, and making sure products meet high standards, this could be a great opportunity for you.

As a QA Inspector, you’ll play an important role in ensuring that incoming materials, components, and finished products meet APG specifications and our customers’ requirements. You’ll work closely with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and suppliers to identify and resolve quality concerns while supporting APG’s overall commitment to quality.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect incoming raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies to verify they meet specifications, drawings, prints, and documented inspection requirements.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet APG specifications and customer requirements.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) for components and finished products in support of purchasing and customer requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, prints, specifications, and inspection documentation.
• Initiate and document Quality Control Inspection Reports (QCIRs) and work with Purchasing and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Record inspection results and maintain accurate reports, logs, and electronic records.
• Use and maintain measurement and inspection equipment, ensuring required calibration and maintenance is completed.
• Work directly with Production personnel to answer inspection questions and resolve quality concerns.
• Partner with Engineering to address product quality issues and questions related to drawings, prints, and work instructions.
• Maintain quality-related databases and records, including receiving history, chemical shelf life, purchasing priorities, and FAI documentation.
• Receiveand maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for incoming materials and keep SDS records current.
• Participate in and document ISO 9001 internal audits and provide support during external audits, source inspections, and regulatory visits.
• Follow all company quality, safety, and housekeeping requirements.
• Support  APG’s Quality Policy and quality objectives.
• Participate in ongoing training and educational opportunities related to quality and inspection.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Associate degree, technical training, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Previous experience in manufacturing quality, inspection, or a related technical environment is preferred.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 quality system is a plus.

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, prints, and specifications.
• Familiarity with precision measurement and inspection equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Comfortable working with computer systems and databases.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, suppliers, and other team members.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.