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Quality Control Inspector - Job Description

The Quality Control Inspector performs detailed incoming inspection of vendor-supplied components to ensure all materials meet engineering drawing specifications, dimensional tolerances, and quality standards. This highly hands-on role supports a low-volume, high-precision manufacturing environment for advanced semiconductor-related capital equipment and plays a critical part in production readiness and overall product quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection of vendor-supplied components, including precision-machined parts, sheet metal components, system housings, and structural assemblies.
• Review and validate first article inspection (FAI) documentation packages, including material certifications, vendor-provided dimensional reports, and compliance to engineering drawings.
• Conduct follow-up inspections on subsequent material receipts to ensure consistency and ongoing quality compliance.
• Interpret and analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements to identify and prioritize critical-to-quality dimensions.
• Perform detailed dimensional inspections using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and manual tools such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
• Verify that all inspected features meet defined tolerances before releasing materials to production.
• Set up and operate CMM equipment for precision measurement, including defining reference datums and alignment points, configuring part orientation and measurement paths, and executing inspection routines.
• Adjust and optimize CMM inspection setups for new or unfamiliar part geometries to ensure accurate and repeatable measurements.
• Identify non-conforming material and initiate corrective workflows in accordance with established quality procedures.
• Create detailed discrepancy records within SAP, including clear descriptions of deviations, supporting inspection data, and photographic documentation when applicable.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering to support disposition decisions such as use-as-is, vendor returns, scrap, or rework actions.
• Work with Supply Chain and Buyers to communicate with vendors regarding non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Serve as a key interface between incoming inspection, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain to support timely and effective resolution of quality issues.
• Provide feedback to engineering teams on drawing clarity and manufacturability when inspection issues or recurring deviations arise.
• Support a major production ramp by maintaining a consistent inspection workload and ensuring that components are ready for downstream manufacturing.
• Exercise ownership and autonomy in making quality-related decisions that directly influence production readiness and product performance.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma.
• At least 4 years of experience in quality control, quality inspection, or quality assurance roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), including setup and operation for precision measurement.
• Proficiency in performing CMM inspection and using CMM software to define datums, alignments, and measurement paths.
• Experience working in ISO-based quality environments.
• Experience in a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on dimensional inspection experience using manual measurement tools such as calipers, gauges, micrometers, and related metrology equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise systems for recording discrepancies and managing quality data.
• Experience with semiconductor, capital equipment, or closely related high-precision industries.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in measurements, documentation, and inspection records.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, inspection-focused environment while maintaining high quality standar

This is a Permanent position based out of Somerset, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $51000.00 - $66000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, Dental, and VisionEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)401(k) with Company MatchHoliday, Vacation, and Sick TimeFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Commuter BenefitsLife and Accident InsuranceDisability InsuranceTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Identity Theft RemediationEmergency Travel Assistance

This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.

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