Quality Inspection Technician

Location: Frankford, Delaware
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Production & Operations
Reports To: Operations Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Inspection Technician to help ensure our manufactured products meet the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

This hands-on position is responsible for inspecting finished products and work-in-progress, verifying compliance with engineering drawings and specifications, maintaining quality documentation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Working closely with our production, engineering, and sales teams, the successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining product quality, improving manufacturing processes, and supporting our ISO 9001 quality management system.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who takes pride in quality workmanship, communicates effectively, and is committed to helping our growing manufacturing operation succeed.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Inspection & Control

• Inspect incoming materials, work-in-progress, and finished products for compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections using appropriate measuring tools and inspection equipment.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming products and manufacturing defects.
• Work with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation.
• Support final product inspections and approval prior to shipment.

Process Documentation & ISO 9001

• Develop, update, and maintain manufacturing process guides, work instructions, and quality inspection procedures.
• Work alongside the Operations Manager to maintain and improve the company's ISO 9001 quality management system.
• Assist with internal audits, corrective actions, document control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to promote consistency, efficiency, and adherence to established quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve production methods and reduce defects or rework.

Inventory & Material Traceability

• Assist with inventory accuracy, stock organization, and material management.
• Maintain material traceability records, including lot numbers, certifications, and relevant supplier documentation.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Support inventory counts and stock control activities.
• Coordinate with production and purchasing personnel to ensure appropriate materials are available and properly documented.

Team Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with production, engineering, and sales teams to resolve quality concerns and clarify customer requirements.
• Communicate inspection findings and recommend practical improvements.
• Support employee awareness of quality standards and established manufacturing procedures.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, and manufacturing specifications.
• Familiarity with measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Good organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to learn new manufacturing processes and quality management procedures.

Preferred:

• 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing inspection, quality control, or a related technical position.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Familiarity with metal fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, or other engineered products.
• Experience with material traceability, inventory management, or ERP systems.
• Knowledge of corrective action processes, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices.
• Technical education or certification in quality inspection, manufacturing, or a related discipline.

Equivalent practical experience and demonstrated technical ability will be considered in place of formal qualifications.

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $28