Quality Control Inspector, Peabody, MA

Our client is a privately held sheet metal fabrication and machining company based in Peabody, MA. Founded in the mid-1980s, it has grown into a roughly 60,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility serving industries such as medical devices, automotive, electronics, and energy storage, with a focus on precision metal components, engineering support, and continuous improvement in production quality.

Salary:
$70,000 – $85,000 per year (negotiable based on experience)

Job Summary:
Our client located is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector responsible for performing first article, in-process, and final inspections, interpreting engineering drawings, and ensuring compliance with established quality standards. The role plays a key part in maintaining high-quality output and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform first article (FAI), in-process, and final inspections
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
• Use precision measuring instruments, including CMMs, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and optical comparators
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records
• Identify nonconformances and support corrective and preventive actions
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and management to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery
• Support ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives
• Propose, develop, and implement quality assurance policies and procedures in coordination with product quality engineers
• Support calibration processes
• Assist with internal and external audits of processes and procedures
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and inspection equipment (including CMMs, micrometers, calipers, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience supporting quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives preferred
• Ability to document findings clearly and communicate effectively across departments
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 standards is a plus