Manufacturing quality inspector

Summary

AROW Global is seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Quality Inspector to help ensure our products and materials meet established quality standards.

In this hands-on position, you will inspect incoming materials, components, and finished products using measuring tools, blueprints, and established inspection procedures. You will work closely with production and quality team members to identify defects, document inspection results, and help prevent quality issues.

The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing environment, understands basic measurement techniques, and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. 

• Quality Inspection & Measurement

  • Perform visual and dimensional inspections of glass, fabricated metal components, and other materials used in manufacturing.

  • Use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and gauges to verify product dimensions and specifications.

  • Read and interpret blueprints, production drawings, and work instructions to ensure products meet quality requirements.

  • Inspect incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products for defects or nonconformities.

  • Perform first article inspections (FAIs) on new or modified parts following established procedures.

  • Verify measurements using both standard and metric units.

• Documentation & Quality Reporting

  • Accurately record inspection results and maintain quality documentation.

  • Identify, document, and report materials or products that do not meet specifications.

  • Assist with nonconformance reports and maintain accurate records of rejected or approved materials.

  • Communicate inspection findings to production supervisors and the Quality team.

• Problem-Solving & Teamwork

  • Work with production and quality personnel to identify and resolve product quality concerns.

  • Assist with product containment and reinspection activities when quality issues are identified.

  • Support investigations into defects, customer concerns, and manufacturing quality issues.

  • Follow established inspection procedures, safety standards, and AROW Global's quality management processes.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects and improve product quality.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications

  • Experience working in a manufacturing, production, fabrication, or quality-related environment.

  • Ability to accurately use basic measuring tools and understand dimensional measurements.

  • Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and standard and metric measurements.

  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify defects or inconsistencies.

  • Ability to follow written work instructions and maintain accurate records.

  • Good communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with production team members.

  • Basic computer skills and willingness to learn quality documentation systems.

• Preferred Qualifications

  • 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing quality inspection, fabrication, machining, or a related field.

  • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints or technical drawings.

  • Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.

  • Familiarity with first article inspections, nonconforming materials, or quality control procedures.

  • Experience with Microsoft Excel or other quality documentation systems.

  • Knowledge of glass, metal fabrication, or transportation-related manufacturing.

Benefit Package

• Two (2) weeks of vacation, on an accrual system
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance after 30 days of employment on the 1st of the month
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401K Plan with company match (50% up to 5%)
• Company Health Savings Account contributions ($500-$1800)
• Sign-On Bonus $500
• Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Paid time off for birthdays
• Childcare reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement
• Fun Activities & Prizes throughout the year

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, talk, or hear.

AROW is an Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Employer and complies with Federal and State/Provincial regulations at all U.S. and Canadian locations.