Quality Control Inspector

Position: Quality Control Inspector
Industry: Precision Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting raw materials, work-in-progress components, and finished metal products to ensure they meet approved drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and company quality standards.

The role involves performing dimensional and visual inspections using precision measuring equipment, reviewing manufacturing drawings and tolerances, documenting inspection results, identifying non-conforming products, and working closely with production personnel to resolve quality issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of fabricated, machined, welded, and assembled metal components.
• Verify product dimensions, tolerances, surface conditions, workmanship, and other requirements against:

• Engineering drawings, Customer drawings and specifications

• Work instructions
• Inspection plans
• Approved samples
• Use measuring and inspection equipment such as:
• Vernier calipers
• Micrometers
• Height gauges
• Depth gauges
• Bore gauges
• Dial indicators
• Thread gauges
• Radius gauges
• Surface roughness gauges, where applicable
• CMM or other advanced inspection equipment, where applicable
• Interpret technical and mechanical drawings, including dimensional tolerances, geometric tolerances, symbols, and specifications.
• Check manufactured components for defects such as incorrect dimensions, poor surface finish, deformation, scratches, dents, burrs, welding defects, and other workmanship issues.
• Conduct first-piece / first-article inspections before production runs where required.
• Record inspection results accurately in inspection reports, check sheets, or the company's quality management system.
• Performed part-marking using Laser engraving machines
• Identify, segregate, and clearly mark non-conforming products to prevent unintended use or delivery.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when products or processes fail to meet specified requirements.
• Assist production personnel in identifying the causes of quality problems and implementing corrective actions.
• Verify reworked or repaired products before releasing them back into production or for delivery.
• Monitor production processes and highlight recurring quality issues to the Quality Supervisor or Quality Manager.
• Ensure measuring instruments are within their valid calibration period before use.
• Maintain measuring equipment in good working condition and report damaged or inaccurate equipment.
• Support internal and external quality audits when required.
• Ensure inspection records are properly maintained and traceable.
• Follow company Quality Management System procedures, safety rules, and manufacturing practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to reduce defects, rework, scrap, and customer complaints.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the superior.

Minimum Qualifications

• NITEC, Higher NITEC, Diploma, vocational certificate, or equivalent qualification in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Precision Engineering
• Mechanical Technology
• Quality Engineering
• Metal Fabrication

• Or a related technical discipline

• Previous experience in a metal fabrication, machining, precision engineering, sheet metal, welding, or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Entry-level candidates with suitable technical training may also be considered.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

The successful candidate should have knowledge or experience in the following:

• Reading and interpreting mechanical / engineering drawings.
• Understanding dimensional tolerances and basic GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Using precision measuring instruments.
• Understanding common manufacturing processes such as:
• CNC machining
• Milling
• Turning
• Grinding
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Laser cutting
• Bending
• Welding
• Metal assembly
• Understanding common metal materials such as mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and other engineering metals.
• Basic understanding of inspection procedures and quality documentation.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems is an advantage.
• Familiarity with NCR, corrective action, root cause analysis, or similar quality tools is an advantage.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to identify small dimensional or workmanship defects.
• Responsible and disciplined when completing inspection records.
• Able to work independently and make objective inspection decisions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively with production operators, machinists, welders, engineers, and supervisors.
• Willing to raise quality concerns when requirements are not met.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining inspection accuracy.

Working Conditions

Primarily based in a metal manufacturing / workshop environment.

• Regular interaction with production machinery and fabricated metal components.
• May require standing for extended periods while carrying out inspections.
• May occasionally be required to handle or inspect heavy components with appropriate lifting assistance.
• Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, and other equipment according to company safety requirements.
• Shift work or overtime may occasionally be required depending on production schedules.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following will have an advantage:

• Precision machining inspection
• Sheet metal fabrication inspection
• Structural or general metal fabrication
• Welding inspection
• CNC manufactured components
• First Article Inspection (FAI)
• GD&T
• ISO 9001 manufacturing environments
• Supplier incoming inspection
• Final inspection before customer delivery
• Calibration control
• NCR and corrective action management

Role Objective

The Quality Control Inspector is expected to ensure that only products meeting specified quality requirements are released to customers or subsequent manufacturing processes, while supporting the company in reducing defects, rework, scrap, and quality-related customer complaints.