Manufacturing QA/QC Inspector

About this role

Onsite manufacturing QA/QC Inspector role based in Phoenix, AZ. You will perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of products and components to make sure they meet drawings, specifications, and company quality standards. This role requires 2–5 years of hands-on quality experience in a manufacturing, construction, or fabrication environment. You’ll document inspection results in electronic and manual systems, track nonconformances, and support corrective actions while maintaining independence from production execution.

What you'll do

• • Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges and other standard tools.
• • Review drawings, specifications, and work instructions to verify product conformance and flag discrepancies.
• • Record inspection results in approved electronic and manual quality systems; maintain accurate inspection records.
• • Identify, report, and track nonconformances; initiate nonconformance reports and follow up on corrective actions.
• • Maintain controlled documentation and material traceability; ensure inspection stamps/tags are applied correctly.
• • Communicate inspection findings to production and quality partners while remaining independent from production execution.

What we're looking for

• • 2–5 years of QA/QC or quality inspection experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or construction environments.
• • Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• • Experience developing, following, or enforcing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and work inspection procedures.
• • Proven ability to document inspection results accurately in electronic quality systems and paper records.
• • Skilled with standard inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges) and basic dimensional inspection techniques.
• • Able to identify nonconformances, support root cause investigation, and drive corrective actions while staying independent from production tasks.

Qualifications

• • High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school diploma in manufacturing/inspection preferred.
• • 2–5 years QA/QC inspection experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or construction.
• • Proficient using inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) and basic measuring equipment.
• • Experience with electronic quality systems and maintaining controlled documentation.
• • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and create or follow ITPs; ASQ or similar quality certifications a plus.
• • English required; Spanish conversational is a plus.

What we offer

• • Onsite, hands-on work with clear day-to-day responsibilities and steady schedules.
• • Paid site-specific safety training and opportunities for skill development.
• • Access to tools and calibrated inspection equipment; a focus on maintaining safe work areas.
• • Paid time off and standard employee benefits available (health options, retirement plan) listed during hiring.
• • Opportunities for advancement into lead or coordinator quality roles as you demonstrate skill and initiative.

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