Benefits:

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job Summary

7 Metals Manufacturing is seeking a mid-level Quality Inspector with hands-on experience inspecting sheet metal fabricated parts and CNC-machined components. This role supports in-process and final inspection, ensures compliance to engineering drawings and customer requirements, and plays a key role in producing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) for multiple customers with varying and frequently changing documentation formats.

This position is ideal for an inspector with 3–7 years of experience who is highly proficient in Excel, comfortable building and managing complex FAIR packages, and experienced working in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Quality Control

Perform in-process and final inspections of sheet metal and CNC-machined parts

Inspect parts to engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications

Verify dimensions, tolerances, material, finishes, coatings, and hardware installation

Perform First Article Inspections (FAI / FAIR) in accordance with customer-specific requirements

Identify nonconforming product and initiate Nonconformance Reports (NCRs)

FAIRs, Excel & Documentation (Critical Function)

Create, manage, and maintain FAIR packages for multiple customers

Work with constantly changing customer FAIR formats, templates, and requirements

Build and modify Excel-based FAIRs, including:

Linked cells, formulas, and structured tables

Multi-sheet workbooks

Clear traceability between drawings, ballooned characteristics, and results

Ensure FAIRs are complete, accurate, and customer-ready prior to submission

Organize and maintain inspection and FAIR records in accordance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements

Measurement & Equipment

Use precision inspection tools including:

Calipers, micrometers, height gauges

Pin, thread, and functional gauges

Optical comparator (as applicable)

Support or assist with CMM and/or FARO arm inspections (preferred)

Audits, Root Cause & Support

Support customer audits and internal audits

Assist in root cause investigations and corrective actions

Communicate quality issues clearly to production, engineering, and management

Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inspection and documentation

Required Qualifications

3–7 years experience as a Quality Inspector in a manufacturing environment

Proven experience inspecting sheet metal fabricated parts and CNC-machined components

Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T

Very strong Excel skills (required), including:

Creating and managing multi-sheet workbooks

Using formulas and structured layouts

Adapting to new customer FAIR templates quickly

Extensive experience creating FAIRs for multiple customers with different and evolving formats

Proficient with standard inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges)

High attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with CMM and/or FARO arm inspection

Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems

Experience in high-mix / low-to-medium volume manufacturing

Exposure to customer corrective action systems (SCARs, 8D, root cause)

Soft Skills

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to manage multiple FAIRs and priorities simultaneously

Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

Professional and confident during customer interactions and audits

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and move throughout the shop floor

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required

Manual dexterity for precision measurement tasks

Growth Opportunity

Path to Senior Quality Inspector or Quality Lead

Increased ownership of customer-facing quality documentation

Opportunity to help standardize and improve FAIR processes

Hours 7:00am - 3:30pm, Mon - Fri In Person only