Job Description

Description

For over 60 years, Windings has manufactured custom motors and components built for the harshest environments — outer space, military defense systems, downhole drilling, motorsports, aerospace, and medical applications.

If you take pride in precision, enjoy solving problems, and want your work to support critical missions, you’ll fit right in.

Our Purpose: Making Our Customers’ Critical Mission Possible.

At Windings Inc., every employee is an owner. Since becoming an ESOP in 1998, we’ve built a culture where your work directly contributes to your retirement and our shared success. Our ESOP has historically contributed 10–12% of annual earnings toward retirement — at no cost to you — helping your savings grow through the power of compound interest.

What You’ll Do

As a Quality Inspector, you are the critical final checkpoint before products reach our customers. You’ll work alongside fellow employee-owners to ensure every part meets exacting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manually inspect products (ID, OD, coil heights, lead lengths, stack dimensions) to verify specification compliance
• Visually inspect for defects and Foreign Object Debris (FOD)
• Perform electrical testing (dielectric strength, surge, inductance, resistance, insulation resistance, capacitance, Back EMF, Corona testing, etc.)
• Complete serialization, documentation, and traceability records
• Submit Engineering Change Orders, Exception Reports, and Tooling Requests
• Record inspection data in company systems
• Support and train team members
• Collaborate with Engineering to troubleshoot and improve processes
• Assist during customer, auditor, and source inspector visits
• You will play a hands-on role in protecting product integrity and ensuring we deliver excellence every time.

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• 6+ months of manufacturing experience preferred
• Quality or inspection experience preferred

Experience

• Experience working in a manufacturing quality environment
• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits (preferred)

Key Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under magnification or microscope
• Experience using precision hand tools (calipers, micrometers, plug gauges, etc.)
• Ability to perform electrical testing
• Ability to read and follow detailed written instructions
• Basic math and computer skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication skills across departments
• Commitment to safety, PPE use, and FOD awareness
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Why Windings?
• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP)
• Company-funded retirement contributions
• Work that supports aerospace, defense, and life-saving technologies
• Stable, long-standing company with a mission-driven culture
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and cross-train

If you understand that quality isn’t optional — it’s essential — we’d love to talk with you.

Apply today and become an owner in a company that builds the tough stuff.

$18 - $20 per hour / annual DOQ

We are committed to providing pay ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. The listed pay range is provided in good faith and is subject to adjustments in accordance with company policies and market conditions.

This position is eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus program based on company performance goals. Bonus payouts are not guaranteed and are determined at the company's discretion.

Physical Requirements:

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 accommodation 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 sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Requirements:

Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), successful applicants will be: (1) required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status (or equivalent) in the U.S.; OR (2) undergo additional steps, including but not limited to licensure from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and/or the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Windings is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected Veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

No Soliciting

Windings will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to Windings job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Windings Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Windings Talent Acquisition team.