Quality Inspector

The Quality Inspector plays a key role in ensuring that incoming parts and electro-mechanical components meet all engineering and quality standards. In this role, you interpret manufacturing and engineering drawings, perform visual and dimensional inspections using gages and inspection tools, and document non-conformities clearly and accurately. You contribute to the overall quality of circuit board, PCBA, and electro-mechanical manufacturing by verifying measurements against blueprints and maintaining detailed quality documentation.

• Perform incoming inspections on parts and components to verify conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Interpret manufacturing and engineering drawings, including schematics and drawing notes, to determine inspection criteria and measurement requirements.
• Use inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and various gages to measure parts and compare results to blueprints and documented standards.
• Conduct visual inspections and dimensional checks using appropriate measuring tools to identify defects or non-conformities.
• Update inspection reports accurately, documenting findings, measurements, and any non-conformities in accordance with quality procedures.
• Support quality documentation activities by maintaining records related to inspections, non-conformities, and quality control processes.
• Participate in incoming inspection processes for electronics and electro-mechanical assemblies, including circuit boards and PCBA components.
• Identify and document non-conformities in parts and assemblies, ensuring clear communication to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with creating and performing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) as needed.
• Contribute to quality activities involving PPAPs, PFMEA, and control plans when required.
• Collaborate with the receiving inspection team to ensure efficient, accurate inspection of incoming materials.
• Follow established quality control procedures and inspection standards to maintain consistent product quality.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality inspection, gage calibration, or as a quality technician.
• Strong ability to interpret manufacturing and engineering drawings, including understanding measurement requirements and drawing notes.
• Proficiency in using inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and various gages to perform precise measurements.
• Hands-on experience measuring parts and comparing results to blueprints and documented specifications.
• Experience performing visual inspections and using measuring tools to identify defects and verify conformance.
• Ability to update and maintain inspection reports and quality documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Background in quality inspection or quality control within a manufacturing environment.
• Capability to document non-conformities clearly and in accordance with established procedures.

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, including circuit board manufacturing, PCBA, or electro-mechanical systems, is highly desired.
• Familiarity with schematics and electronic components is a plus.
• Experience creating and performing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) is a strong advantage.
• Exposure to PPAPs (Production Part Approval Process), PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and control plans is beneficial.
• Prior work within a contract manufacturing environment for electro-mechanical systems is an asset.

This position is based in an electronics manufacturing environment, working with electro-mechanical systems and components. The role is part of a small receiving inspection team of fewer than five people, providing a focused and collaborative setting. The opportunity is on the 2nd shift at the Buffalo Grove, IL facility, with standard hours from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Overtime is available, up to approximately 10 hours per week, but is not mandatory. You will work with a variety of inspection tools and quality documentation systems in a production environment that emphasizes accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established quality processes.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Long Grove, IL.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Long Grove,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

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