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Quality Assurance Inspector
Department: Quality
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: East Bridgewater, MA
Position Summary
Mueller Coatings is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to join our manufacturing team!
The Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for inspecting incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with customer requirements, specifications, drawings, and applicable quality standards.
This position maintains accurate inspection records, identifies and documents nonconforming material, and works closely with Quality, Production, Engineering, and other departments to support product quality and continuous improvement.
Previous quality inspection experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates strong attention to detail, dependability, and a willingness to learn.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
- Inspect finished products to verify compliance with customer requirements, specifications, and quality standards.
- Review product specifications, drawings, work instructions, and inspection requirements.
- Maintain accurate inspection records and complete required data entry.
- Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming material and quality concerns.
- Communicate quality issues promptly and professionally to appropriate personnel.
- Work collaboratively with Quality, Production, Engineering, and other departments to resolve quality issues.
- Provide guidance and feedback regarding inspection and quality requirements.
- Assist with training employees on customer-specific quality standards, inspection requirements, and applicable procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and efforts to maintain product quality.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications & Skill
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
- Ability to read and understand specifications, drawings, work instructions, and inspection requirements.
- Good math and measurement skills.
- Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and data entry.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to identify quality concerns and communicate findings effectively.
- Knowledge of quality control procedures, inspection methods, and manufacturing quality standards preferred.
- Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, and/or ISO 13485quality systems is a plus.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, organized, and quality-focused. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, communicates effectively, and is comfortable working with multiple departments to ensure products meet customer and company quality requirements.
Experience in a manufacturing quality environment is preferred; however, candidates with strong manufacturing experience, attention to detail, and an interest in developing their quality inspection skills are encouraged to apply.
About Mueller Coatings
Mueller Coatings is a manufacturing company committed to Excellence, Dependability, Teamwork, and Innovation. We work to provide our customers with high-quality products while maintaining a safe, professional, and collaborative workplace.
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,615 - $59,378