Quality Control Inspector

CEL Critical Power – Powering the AI Revolution:

CEL has an opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing business, where you will have an opportunity to make a significant impact on the immediate and long-term success of our US business. 

CEL are an Irish based 40-year manufacturer, distributor and exporter of electrical switchgear and controls, and related products and services, now focused on the supplying the global Data Centre industry.

Operating from our newly acquired 400,000ft2 facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, we aim to double in size each year for the next three years.

CEL is led by a hard-working team who value collaboration, continuous improvement, excellence in safety and quality and commercial curiosity; this is your chance to develop your career as part of a dynamic business who will shape the future of our business.

About The Role:
The Quality Control (QC) Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all products—specifically Power Distribution Units (PDUs), switchgear, and related assemblies—meet internal quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards including ISO 9001:2015, UL 891, and OSHA requirements.

This role plays a critical part in preventing defects, ensuring product safety, and supporting compliance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).

What You'll Be Doing:

Inspection & Verification

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on PDUs, switchgear, and components
• Verify builds against:
• Engineering drawings
• Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Work instructions 
• Conduct electrical and mechanical inspection checks prior to test release

Documentation & Records (ISO Critical)

• Complete and maintain:
• Inspection records
• Nonconformance reports (NCRs)
• Ensure all documentation meets ISO 9001 traceability requirements

Nonconformance & Corrective Action

• Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material
• Initiate NCRs
• Participate in root cause investigations using the OIS (Opportunity for Improvement Session)
• Verify corrective actions have been properly implemented

Process Compliance & Floor Presence

• Perform floor audits / spot checks to ensure:
• Production follows procedures
• Safety requirements are met
• Build status signage is accurate
• Enforce adherence to:
• QC checkpoints

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical training preferred)
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing
• Experience with electrical assemblies (PDUs, switchgear, control panels preferred)
• Ability to read:
• Electrical schematics
• Mechanical drawings
• Wiring diagrams

Preferred:

·        Experience in PDU, power electronics, electrical equipment, or electromechanical manufacturing.

·        Knowledge of UL/IEC safety standards for power distribution products.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and perform inspection tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally.
• Manual dexterity to handle small components and tools.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• A dynamic and growing team focused on innovation and excellence