Quality Control Inspector
- Windsor, ON, Canada
$19 to $20 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $19 to $20 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Education
- High school diploma
- Experience
- 1–3 years of experience in quality control or inspection, preferably in the automotive manufacturing industry.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Position Summary
The Quality Control (QC) Inspector is responsible for inspecting incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with Minth quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable automotive regulations. This role is critical in a new manufacturing site environment, supporting the establishment of a strong quality culture, stable processes, and zero-defect mindset from launch.
The QC Inspector works closely with Quality Engineering, Production, Logistics, and Suppliers to prevent nonconformities, contain quality risks, and guarantee that only conforming material is released to production and customers.
Key ResponsibilitiesIncoming Material Inspection
The Quality Control (QC) Inspector is responsible for inspecting incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with Minth quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable automotive regulations. This role is critical in a new manufacturing site environment, supporting the establishment of a strong quality culture, stable processes, and zero-defect mindset from launch.
The QC Inspector works closely with Quality Engineering, Production, Logistics, and Suppliers to prevent nonconformities, contain quality risks, and guarantee that only conforming material is released to production and customers.
Key ResponsibilitiesIncoming Material Inspection
- Perform inspection and verification of incoming raw materials, components, and purchased parts according to control plans, drawings, specifications, and inspection standards.
- Ensure material complies with customer, internal, and automotive quality requirements before release to production.
- Identify, segregate, and label non-conforming material and initiate containment actions.
- Complete inspection records, reports, and traceability documentation accurately and on time.
- Conduct in-process inspections to verify critical characteristics and process compliance.
- Perform final product inspections prior to shipment when required.
- Support launch activities, trial runs, and new process validations.
- Use measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM, gauges, and visual aids according to work instructions.
- Ensure proper handling and care of inspection equipment.
- Verify that gauges and measurement devices are within calibration validity.
- Follow established Control Plans, Work Instructions, PFMEA outputs, and Inspection Standards.
- Support compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and internal Minth procedures.
- Assist in preparation for internal and external audits by providing inspection evidence and records.
- Immediately report quality issues, defects, or abnormal trends to Quality Engineering and supervision.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions by providing inspection data and observations.
- Participate in containment, sorting, and rework activities when required.
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S principles.
- High school diploma or technical diploma required.
- Technical education in manufacturing, quality, or engineering is an asset.
- 1–3 years of experience in quality control or inspection, preferably in the automotive manufacturing industry.
- Experience in a new plant launch or high-volume manufacturing environment is an asset.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Knowledge of basic GD&T concepts.
- Familiarity with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949 preferred).
- Basic understanding of control plans, inspection methods, and defect classification.
- Strong attention to detail and sense of responsibility.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, structured manufacturing environment.
- Clear communication skills and willingness to escalate issues.
- Team-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
- Manufacturing plant environment.
- Standing, walking, and manual handling of parts as required.
- Shift work may be required based on production needs.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Inspect incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products against drawings, control plans, specifications, and automotive quality requirements, documenting results and containing nonconforming material. Support launch and validation activities, audits, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and safe, organized production operations.
Requirements
A high school diploma or technical diploma is required; technical education in manufacturing, quality, or engineering is an asset. The role requires 1–3 years of quality control or inspection experience, drawing interpretation, basic GD&T knowledge, and familiarity with inspection methods and automotive quality standards.
Skills
- Incoming Material Inspection
- In-Process Inspection
- Final Product Inspection
- Engineering Drawing Interpretation
- GD&T
- Measurement Equipment
- Calibration Verification
- Control Plans
- Inspection Documentation
- Nonconformance Containment
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective Actions
- IATF 16949
- Defect Classification
- 5S
- Attention To Detail
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Quality Control
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Incoming Material Inspection
- In-Process Inspection
- Final Inspection
- Control Plans
- Engineering Drawings
- Specifications
- GD&T
- Calipers
- Micrometers
- Height Gauges
- CMM
- Gauge Calibration
- IATF 16949
- PFMEA
- Inspection Standards
- Traceability
- Nonconforming Material
- Containment
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective Actions
- New Plant Launch
- Process Validation
- Audits
- Defect Classification
- 5S
- Health And Safety
- Continuous Improvement