Quality Inspector

Join Our Team

We're looking for a detail-oriented Quality Inspector who is passionate about ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. In this role, you'll perform inspections throughout the manufacturing process, investigate quality concerns, and partner with production, engineering, and suppliers to drive continuous improvement.

If you enjoy problem-solving, working in a manufacturing environment, and making an impact on product quality, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Perform dimensional inspections of fabricated and machined parts to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Conduct in-process inspections of weldments and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Perform final inspections of vendor-supplied weldments to verify conformance with company specifications and applicable standards.
• Utilize precision measuring and testing equipment while ensuring all equipment remains properly maintained and calibrated.
• Develop and maintain inspection reports and initiate non-conformance reports when required.
• Investigate quality concerns and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Review Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for print accuracy and completeness.
• Work directly with suppliers to resolve quality issues involving materials, components, and fabricated parts.
• Inspect incoming truck chassis to verify specifications and quality requirements while maintaining VIN records.
• Inspect incoming contract units from Germany to ensure compliance with sales orders and order confirmations and provide inspection reports to Schwing GmbH.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reliability, and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Quality Assurance Technology or a closely related technical field.
• Previous experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, welding, or a related industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Blueprints
  • Mechanical drawings
  • Hydraulic schematics
  • Electrical schematics
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other inspection equipment.
• Knowledge of welding inspection practices and manufacturing quality systems.

Physical Requirements

• Perform inspections and respond to quality issues on the production floor approximately 70% of the workday.
• Perform computer and documentation work approximately 25% of the workday.
• Occasionally work outdoors in varying weather conditions (5%).
• Ability to safely work in a manufacturing environment and interact effectively with employees, vendors, and customers.

Why Join Schwing?

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays.
• Stable, growing manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to work on world-class heavy equipment.
• Collaborative team focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.