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Quality Inspector The Quality Inspector performs validation and inspection activities to verify that materials, components, and finished products meet stringent space-flight quality standards. This ...

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... Quality Engineers prepare inspection plans and checklists for inspection * Assist Quality Engineers with data collection and root cause analysis investigations * Generate discrepancy notices and ...

... Quality Engineers prepare inspection plans and checklists for inspection * Assist Quality Engineers with data collection and root cause analysis investigations * Generate discrepancy notices and ...

Quality Inspector

Germantown, MD · On-site

$21.44 - $30.65/hr

... Quality Engineers prepare inspection plans and checklists for inspection * Assist Quality Engineers with data collection and root cause analysis investigations * Generate discrepancy notices and ...

Quality Inspector

Washington, DC · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

The Quality Inspector ensures that products and materials meet company and customer standards throughout the manufacturing process. This role involves inspecting products, conducting measurements ...

Quality Inspector Location: Leesburg, VA Shift : 12 PM - 9 PM Mon - Fri Company: VB Spine Looking for a career where your work truly matters? At VB Spine, you'll be part of a mission-focused team ...

Quality Inspection A Job Code: 38139 Job Location: Ashburn, VA Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off The Quality ...

Quality Inspection A

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$23.55 - $26.44/hr

Quality Inspection A Job Code: 38139 Job Location: Ashburn, VA Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off The Quality ...

Quality Inspection A Job Code: 38139 Job Location: Ashburn, VA Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off The Quality ...

Supervise QC/QA staff and ensure compliance with Amentum, Department of State (DOS), and federal quality standards. * Conduct inspections, audits, and evaluations of O&M activities and projects.

Supervise QC/QA staff and ensure compliance with Amentum, Department of State (DOS), and federal quality standards. * Conduct inspections, audits, and evaluations of O&M activities and projects.

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How much do quality inspectors jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for quality inspectors in Reston, VA is $21.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.78 and $23.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Quality Inspector, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Quality Inspector, you need a keen eye for detail, a solid understanding of quality standards, and often a high school diploma or technical training in manufacturing or engineering. Familiarity with measurement tools like calipers and micrometers, as well as quality management systems (QMS) and certifications such as ISO 9001, is commonly required. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and integrity help Quality Inspectors excel in identifying issues and ensuring compliance. These skills are crucial for maintaining product quality, upholding safety standards, and minimizing costly production errors.

What are some common challenges Quality Inspectors face when balancing efficiency and thoroughness during inspections?

Quality Inspectors often encounter the challenge of maintaining a high level of attention to detail while working within tight production schedules. Balancing efficiency and thoroughness requires effective time management and a strong understanding of both company quality standards and client expectations. Inspectors must remain vigilant for defects without slowing down the production line, often coordinating closely with production supervisors and engineers to address issues promptly. Embracing continuous learning and open communication within the team can help overcome these challenges and ensure consistent product quality.

What are Quality Inspectors?

Quality Inspectors are professionals responsible for ensuring that products meet established standards of quality, safety, and consistency. They examine materials, components, and finished goods by conducting various tests, measurements, and visual inspections throughout the production process. Their main goal is to identify defects, report non-conformities, and help manufacturers maintain high-quality output. Quality Inspectors play a crucial role in minimizing errors, reducing waste, and ensuring customer satisfaction. They often work in industries such as manufacturing, automotive, electronics, and food production.

What is the difference between Quality Inspectors vs Quality Control Technicians?

AspectQuality InspectorsQuality Control Technicians
CertificationsOften require quality assurance certifications or trainingTypically hold certifications in quality control or specific industry standards
Work EnvironmentInspect products during manufacturing or before shipmentPerform tests and inspections in labs or production lines
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, aerospace, automotiveUsed in manufacturing, electronics, pharmaceuticals
Primary FocusVisual and functional inspection of productsTesting and analyzing products or materials

Both roles focus on ensuring product quality, but Quality Inspectors primarily perform visual and functional inspections, while Quality Control Technicians conduct tests and analyses. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers target the right skills and certifications for each role.

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Senior Quality Assurance Inspector [QAQC104]

Senior Quality Assurance Inspector [QAQC104]

ProSidian Consulting

Washington, DC

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.
Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value.
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies. Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

Job Summary

Plan, perform and document independent inspections in accordance with documented procedures, established acceptance criteria (standards), and industry practices, as defined in the implementing documents, and perform verification of corrective actions.

Job Overview

  • Plan and perform independent inspections to determine the compliance of processes, activities, structures, systems and components (SSCs) to specified acceptance. Work from appropriate procedures, codes, specifications, standards, drawings, inspection tools/techniques, items, components, activities, and inspection planning and reporting methods.
  • Achieve and maintain Division specific qualifications. Perform documentation functions associated within inspection records, logs, work orders and other related documentation. Apply job skill proficiencies in inspection techniques and the use of inspection tools, equipment, measurement standards, measuring and test equipment (M&TE) and related instrumentation. Provide technical assistance, training, and familiarization of independent inspection and basic concepts to grade 16 and 18 inspectors, supervision, mechanics, operators, engineers, and inspections customers. Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications

Essential Duties

  • Perform independent inspection activities in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions. Perform measurements and verify output of M&TE. Read and understand procedures to allow verification of essential or specified inspection criteria. Interpret engineering and design drawings and sketches for implementation of inspection activities.
  • Perform mathematical calculations as required to determine correct values or make conversions. Pass a visual examination as required.
  • Complete and maintain required radiological training. Capable of working in radiological environment requiring the use of protective clothing and respiratory equipment.
  • Be capable of using ladders climbing stairs, lifting, walking or standing for extended periods of time, working 12 hours in a 24-hour period.
  • Perform inspection planning activities as required to verify quality and conformance to specified acceptance criteria. Perform pre/post work document review in accordance with established procedures. Perform surveillance, in-process monitoring or assessment activities, as required.
  • Provide inspection guidance to lower grade Quality Inspectors. Perform verification of corrective actions to ensure elements (task) have been fully and correctly implemented. Provide proficiency evaluations on inspection activities of other Quality Inspectors.

If required, must be able to work/support shift activities (normally a rotating 12.2 hour shift). Also, must be able to work overtime as approved and directed by management.

Entry Requirements

  • Past or current inspection certifications to site requirements (Manual IQ-Procedure 2-5) as a Level II Inspector in the Electrical, Mechanical and Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) disciplines.
  • Inspection experience in the site Liquid Waste Organization is a plus.

Functional Competencies

Obtained qualification/certification for the Division Specific Limited Certification Areas (LCAs) as defined in the "Quality Assurance Inspector Training and Qualification Program Description."

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.

Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.

Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits:ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.

Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.

Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.

Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.

Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.

ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.

Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.

Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.

Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the "I Hire Military" Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL" - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

FOR EASY APPLICATION

USE OUR CAREER SITE LOCATED ON http://www.ProSidian.com/ OR SEND YOUR RESUME'S, BIOS, AND SALARY EXPECTATION / RATES TO CAREERS @ PROSIDIAN.COM. ONLY CANDIDATES WITH REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED.

Be sure to place the job reference code in the subject line of your email. Be sure to include your name, address, telephone number, total compensation package, employment history, and educational credentials.

Risk Management | Compliance | Business Processes | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | Human Capital


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About ProSidian Consulting

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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