1st Shift Quality Inspector - Customer Onsite Representative

Quality Inspector – FGE Position

Automotive Manufacturing Quality Support

Topre America Corporation – Springfield, Ohio / East Liberty, Ohio

Competitive Pay | Mileage Stipend | Daily Food Per Diem | Quality Career Opportunity

Topre America is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Quality Inspector to support our FGE Quality Team. This position will support quality operations at both the Topre Springfield facility and the Honda East Liberty Plant.

The Quality Inspector is responsible for verifying product quality, performing inspections, supporting containment activities, completing rework as needed, and communicating quality concerns to Topre leadership. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a customer-focused manufacturing environment.

This position includes mileage/fuel reimbursement and a daily food per diem for travel to the East Liberty Honda facility.

Why Join Topre America?

• Competitive Pay
• Mileage/Fuel Stipend Provided
• Daily Food Per Diem Provided
• Benefits Available from Day One
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Career Growth Opportunities

Position Summary

The Quality Inspector supports Topre America quality requirements by performing product inspections, production process audits, containment activities, and rework operations. This position ensures products meet customer and company standards while identifying and communicating quality concerns quickly and accurately.

The successful candidate will understand quality documentation, inspection standards, control plans, and reaction plans while working closely with Quality Engineers and management.

Essential Responsibilities

Quality Inspection & Verification

• Verify product quality within assigned production areas.
• Perform production process audits using established check sheets.
• Identify defective conditions in:
• • Stamping parts
  • Sub-assemblies
  • Components
  • Finished products
• Perform inspections using measurement equipment including:
• • Scales
  • Taper Gauges
  • Digital and Manual Calipers
  • Digital and Manual Micrometers
  • Height Gauges
  • Other inspection devices
• Complete verification and sign-off activities related to change point notices.
• Review and understand quality documentation, including:
• • Control Plans
  • Inspection Standards
  • Quality Procedures
  • Logs
  • Work Instructions

Containment & Rework Support

• Assist with containment of suspect material or product.
• Perform sorting activities and explain sort/rework requirements.
• Complete rework activities as assigned.
• Ensure completed work meets Topre and customer quality standards.
• Document inspection results and communicate findings to Quality Engineering and Management.

Customer Plant Support

• Travel daily to the Honda East Liberty Plant as required.
• Perform quality verification activities within customer production areas.
• Complete tasks assigned by Honda and Topre leadership.
• Provide daily feedback regarding findings, concerns, and quality issues.
• Work at the Topre Springfield facility as needed to fulfill scheduled hours or support overtime requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Previous Quality experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and follow quality procedures and work instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret English documents, including:
• • Safety Rules
  • Training Materials
  • Operating Instructions
  • Maintenance Instructions
  • Quality Procedures
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to provide accurate information to supervisors and leadership.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attendance and punctuality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Quality inspection experience.
• Experience with sorting and complete containment processes.
• Experience using measurement equipment.
• Experience with stamping parts or welded assemblies.
• Experience working with customer quality requirements.

Knowledge & Skills

Successful candidates should have the ability to:

• Understand reaction plans for non-conforming product.
• Identify and communicate quality concerns.
• Follow established inspection standards.
• Complete documentation accurately.
• Work effectively with Quality Engineers, Management, and production teams.
• Promote teamwork and a strong quality culture.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous Quality, Manufacturing, Inspection, or related experience preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Daily travel to Honda East Liberty Plant may be required.
• Mileage/fuel reimbursement and daily food per diem provided.
• Additional travel may be required for training or customer concerns.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk throughout the work shift.
• Use hands to handle and inspect parts.
• Reach, bend, kneel, crouch, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Work in a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 35 pounds.
• Perform visual inspections requiring:
• • Close Vision
  • Distance Vision
  • Color Recognition
  • Peripheral Vision
  • Depth Perception

Work Environment

The employee may be exposed to:

• Moving mechanical equipment.
• Manufacturing production environments.
• Loud noise levels requiring additional PPE.
• Temperature changes including heat and cold.
• Wet or humid conditions.
• Vibration and electrical equipment.

About Topre America Corporation

Topre America is a leading automotive manufacturer specializing in advanced metal stamping and welded assemblies. We are committed to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement while providing employees with opportunities for career growth and development.

Apply today and join the Topre America Quality Team!

Since Topre Corporation establishment in 1935, Topre has been advancing its core technologies, in particular automotive stampings and weld assemblies. By applying these core technologies, we now supply a variety of high-performance components and products to different industries in order to satisfy various demands of our customers. Come join our team here at Topre America Corporation!