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Sterling Engineering

Quality Inspector

joliet, IL

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Job description

Job Description Job Description Quality Inspector

Location: Joliet, IL

Pay: $25-$30/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM

Hire Type: Temp-to-Hire

Overtime: Occasional

Position Overview

Sterling Engineering is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join a manufacturing team in Joliet, IL. This position is responsible for inspecting incoming components, in-process assemblies, and finished products to ensure they meet customer specifications, engineering requirements, and quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on quality inspection experience who is comfortable working with precision measuring equipment, engineering drawings, ISO 9001 requirements, and manufacturing quality documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Perform visual, mechanical, and dimensional inspections of wire harnesses, cable assemblies, components, and finished products

Conduct incoming, in-process, first-piece, and final inspections

Use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, digital gauges, CMMs, and other precision measuring equipment

Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and tolerances

Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records

Identify and document non-conforming material and maintain NCRs

Collect and analyze quality data to identify defects and recurring quality issues

Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities

Work closely with Production and Engineering to resolve quality concerns and improve processes

Support ISO 9001 quality systems, third-party ISO audits, and audit preparation

Communicate with customers as needed regarding quality issues

Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing operation

Qualifications

2+ years of quality inspection or quality assurance experience in manufacturing

Experience with wire harnesses, cable assemblies, electronics, or electrical manufacturing strongly preferred

Working knowledge of ISO 9001

Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards is a strong plus

Experience using micrometers, calipers, digital gauges, and other mechanical inspection equipment

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics

Experience identifying non-conformances and supporting corrective actions

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively with Quality, Production, Engineering, Management, and customers

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Worksite address

joliet, IL, 60404, US

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