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Quality Inspector

Eaton
Eaton Salary
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Quality Inspector. The core hours are 7:00am to 3:00pm. The hourly rate for this position is 21.50 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct required product inspections of precision machined components used in the Aerospace industry and maintain appropriate systems (ie. DR system, Quality log)
  • Act as a quality resource for High Performance Work Teams which includes leading troubleshooting and problem-solving activities for quality related issues in the area
  • Conduct Training and Audits as required
  • Perform Capability/Gage R&R Studies and other data analysis
  • Develop and maintain Quality Plan work instructions
  • Work with Quality Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer to reduce in process and final inspection time
  • Program and troubleshoot CMMs
  • Fulfill the requirements of the Quality Policy and Quality Management System


Qualifications

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution required.
  • Minimum 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment working in a quality role.
  • Minimum 1 year experience in GD&T application and blueprint reading.
  • Minimum 1 year experience with inspection equipment and gaging methods such as calipers, micrometers, etc.
  • This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
  • No relocation is being offered with this position. Candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius of the North Charleston, SC facility.
  • Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.


Preferred Qualifications

  • CMM programming / troubleshooting experience with WinCMES, Calypso, or CMM Manager
  • Experience in Troubleshooting Problems using quality tools such as statistics, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, etc.
  • ASQ Certified Quality Technician
  • 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment working in a quality role.


Position Criteria

  • Knows the basic concepts of problem solving and analytical / statistical techniques
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of ISO/AS international standards
  • Consistent knowledge and use of tools and techniques for measuring systems and devices as well as analysis and reporting
  • Working knowledge of AQP process as they pertain to PROLaunch, industry, regulatory and customer requirements
  • Has worked in an environment with a certified QMS (ISO 9001 or similar)
  • Demonstrates the use of metrics to measure and improve their own work


We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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