Quality Control Inspector

Application Deadline: 30 September 2025

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kingston, NY

Compensation: $26.00 - $29.00 / hour

Description

As RBW’s Quality Control Inspector, you are primarily responsible for inspecting and testing parts and assemblies and documenting your findings. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to maintain high product quality, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections (first article, incoming/receiving, and occasional in-process) of metal, glass, wood, plastic and/or fabric parts using hand inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, surface plates, and tape measures to determine acceptance or rejection of parts.
• Ensure that hand inspection tools are calibrated and treated with care.
• Read, correctly interpret and work within the guideline of drawings, specifications, charts, procedures, and other data to ensure components meet design requirements.
• Assess parts based on functional requirements, identifying and documenting any undocumented criteria and making informed pass/fail decisions.
• Accurately document the results of the inspections and other data; prepare and communicate non-conformance reports as defects are found.
• Provide constructive feedback to engineering teams regarding drawing improvements and potential design enhancements.
• Maintain accurate and current inspection and/or testing records such as but not limited to Material Certifications, Inspection/Test Results and reports, Certificates of Conformance, Rejection Reports, as required by applicable procedure and/or specification.
• Contribute to the material review board (MRB) to guide teams in corrective and preventative actions, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Assist in the review and disposition of non-conforming material and customer returned material, including rework, scrap, and return to vendor.
• Close inspections in a timely manner through initiative and effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to RBW (as required).
• Maintain the QC inspection areas in an orderly fashion conducive to carrying out safe and efficient inspections and procedures.
• Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization.
• Develop and recommend improvements to internal quality processes using SMART objective framework (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timebound). Examples include improvement suggestions for inspection equipment, quality checklists, and inspection frequency.
• Assist in training new team members according to the Quality System Regulations and company SOPs as applicable.
• May also perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements.

Skills and Knowledge

• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Basic math skills to calibrate and measure specifications
• Proficient in the use of measuring devices like gauges, meters, calipers and computers
• Up-to-date knowledge of federal and industry standards and best practices
• Blueprint / technical drawings reading capabilities
• Documentation and reporting skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Can-do attitude
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications, MRP/ERP systems, and other common business and quality control-related software
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, stoop for long periods of time
• Moderate lifting daily; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED (required) 
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in technical field (preferred)
• 3-5 years of on-the-job-training or previous experience in quality control
• Certifications from the American Society for Quality (preferred) 
• Six Sigma knowledge (preferred)

Benefits

Health

• Low-cost Healthcare options, Dental & Vision Insurance plans, Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Company paid life insurance, long-term and short-term disability coverage, Paid Wellness Time, Factory Fitness Space

Wealth

• Retirement Savings Plan (401k), Profit Sharing, Continued education reimbursement, Monthly EV car charging credits at Factory location, Exciting Product Discounts

Wellbeing

• Generous Time-Off Policy, Paid Parental Leave & Bonding Leave, 11 Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Your Birthday Off, Pet-friendly office, Fully-stocked snacks and beverages, Open & collaborative workspace