Quality Inspector

Reporting to the Quality Systems Manager, the Quality Inspector is responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Responsible for receiving inspection activities, including performing inspection of incoming and outgoing hardware.
• Assist in the development and improvement of existing standards and processes (manufacturing, material handling, shipping, and receiving, etc.). Will work with process owners throughout the company to refine these processes.
• Assist in training employees in applicable processes, standards, work instructions, etc.
• Assist Quality Systems Manager with customer escapes (nonconformance), returns, corrective action requests, etc.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action for internal and external defects.
• Gather data and develop metrics related to quality (internal and external defects).
• Assist with compliance issues relative to customer flow-downs, government regulations, etc.
• Work with outside manufacturers to improve the quality of products.
• Assist in identifying engineering issues at all stages of processes and tracking those issues to closure.
• Assist in activities associated with contract review.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma, with 1‑3 years’ quality inspector experience
• Experience with quality control techniques.
• Experience with measuring devices such as meters, gauges, computers, calipers, and other measuring instruments.
• Strong written, verbal communication and analytical skills, with basic math and computer skills
• Blueprint reading
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions without direct management oversight.

The physical activities and demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear. The employee is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift 25 pounds. The employee regularly spends time sitting in front of a computer viewing and inputting data.

Salary Range:
Will be commensurate with experience

Full‑Time / Part‑Time:
Full‑Time

Level of

Clearance Required:

N/A

Amount of Travel: N/A

J.F. Taylor, Inc. was founded as an engineering firm in 1983 by John F. Taylor, a retired Naval Aviation Officer and engineer. With over 600 employees and $200 million in annual revenues, we have continually leveraged our engineering foundation in systems engineering, software development, and the design and production of high‑fidelity training devices. Our capabilities include the design, manufacture and fabrication of single prototypes and the high‑volume production of aircraft and maritime kits and components.

Competitive salaries and benefits are critical to attracting and retaining excellent employees. We recognize that happy employees lead to continuity, experience, and quality work.

Our benefits package for all permanent, full‑time employees includes:

• Four Weeks of Paid Leave
• Ten Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance, including Medical, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
• Company HSA/HRA Contributions
• Dental Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• IRS Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
• Supplemental Health Coverage Plans

• Supplemental Disability and Life Insurance Plans
• Tuition Assistance
• Reduced Rates for Corporate Fitness Membership

J.F. Taylor is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit based factors.

This position is currently accepting applications.