Job Description

The Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all products, fabricated steel components, and vendor-supplied items meet Schwing America’s quality standards. This role supports the Quality and Production teams by conducting inspections, reviewing nonconformities, assisting with corrective actions, and maintaining accurate quality documentation. The Quality Inspector plays a critical role in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality equipment to our customers.

Essential Job Functions

• Inspect fabricated parts, steel components, trucks, and completed products at various stages of the manufacturing process, including Pre-Delivery inspections, to ensure compliance with drawings and quality standards.
• Perform receiving inspections of fabrications, vendor-supplied parts, and international shipments (Germany, Austria, Brazil).
• Support the Andon system by responding quickly to production issues and addressing parts that do not meet specifications.
• Review and document Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) with inspectors and provide accurate feedback to the Quality Manager for final disposition.
• Assist with corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes, including reporting, tracking, and verifying completion.
• Communicate quality issues and findings with Production, Engineering, and Warranty teams to support problem resolution and continuous improvement.
• Help monitor quality performance metrics (KPIs) and support data collection.
• Assist in maintaining and updating quality system documentation (procedures, work instructions, and quality plans).
• Participate in vendor quality assurance activities and audits as assigned.
• Perform other quality-related duties as directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; 2-year Technical Degree in Quality, Manufacturing, or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, fabrication, or related fields.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics, and technical specifications.
• Experience using inspection and measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify, document, and communicate quality issues effectively.
• Knowledge of quality processes such as NCR review and CAPA support.
• Comfortable with computer-based work (approx. 85% of workday) and able to move about production and office areas (approx. 10% of workday).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support supplier and quality initiatives.