Quality Inspector

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Job Description

The Quality Inspector evaluates incoming materials, in‑process assemblies, and finished products to ensure they meet all specifications and quality standards. This role identifies defects, maintains accurate inspection records, manages inspection queues and priorities, and helps prevent nonconforming product from reaching customers. The position supports a rapidly growing production operation and plays a key role in upholding ISO 9001 and internal quality management system (QMS) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, in‑process components, and final products to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Manage inspection queues, shelf inventory, and non-stock (NS) items while balancing priorities to support production needs and minimize delays.
• Use precision measurement tools, such as calipers, along with visual inspection techniques and data review, to confirm product conformity to specifications.
• Identify, document, and escalate nonconforming materials and defects to the quality team in a timely and accurate manner.
• Segregate and control nonconforming materials in accordance with ISO 9001 and internal QMS procedures to prevent them from reaching customers.
• Record inspection results, measurements, and findings completely and accurately, following ISO 9001 and internal QMS documentation requirements.
• Perform all inspection activities in alignment with ISO 9001, internal QMS procedures, and applicable customer or regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to communicate inspection findings and support corrective actions.
• Apply GD&T principles when interpreting drawings and evaluating parts to ensure dimensional and geometric compliance.
• Execute inspection processes with consistency and discipline to ensure repeatable and dependable results.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated inspection proficiency, with the ability to perform accurate and consistent inspections using appropriate tools, techniques, and established methods.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Proficiency in applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Ability to use precision measurement tools, including calipers, for dimensional verification.
• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to detect, document, and communicate defects with precision and accuracy.
• Consistency and reliability in executing inspection processes to ensure repeatable, dependable results.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to clearly report inspection findings and collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements and quality management system (QMS) procedures.
• Experience documenting inspection results in accordance with internal QMS and customer requirements.
• Comfort working in a fast-growing production environment with evolving priorities.
• Interest in professional growth opportunities within an expanding quality department.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing and production environment that is experiencing significant growth, with the technician team expanding substantially on the production floor. The facility serves as a primary headquarters location, creating strong long-term growth opportunities for local candidates. The Quality Inspector works closely with technicians, manufacturing personnel, engineers, and quality professionals, using precision measurement tools such as calipers and following ISO 9001 and internal QMS procedures. The environment is collaborative and fast-paced, with a strong focus on product quality, process discipline, and continuous improvement.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

.Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Emmett, ID.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.24/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Emmett,ID.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.