The Senior Quality Inspector (Stamping) is responsible for leading and executing inspection activities for metal stamping processes, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and quality system requirements.
This role plays a critical part in maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, preventing quality escapes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume stamping production environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesA. Incoming quality Control (IQC)
Review and inspect incoming steel coils, sheets, and outsourced stamped components
Verify material certifications (mill certificates), coating specifications, and supplier documentation
Conduct dimensional and surface inspections
Issue NCRs for nonconforming materials and coordinate supplier corrective actions
Support Supplier Quality and Purchasing in supplier performance evaluation
B. In-Process Quality Control (IPQC – Stamping Focus)
Perform first-piece approval and setup verification for stamping presses
Conduct patrol inspections to monitor critical dimensions, burr condition, flatness, hole position, and forming quality
Verify die condition, tool wear, and abnormal stamping defects (cracks, splits, wrinkles, spring-back issues)
Ensure compliance with control plans and PFMEA requirements
Stop production when major quality risks are identified
Lead containment activities for in-process nonconformities
C. Outgoing / Final Inspection (OQC)
Conduct final dimensional and visual inspection of stamped parts
Verify part marking, labeling, traceability, and packaging
Review inspection reports prior to shipment release
Approve or reject lots based on sampling plans and customer requirements
Prevent shipment of nonconforming products
Advanced Inspection & Technical Responsibilities
Interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups
Perform measurement using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, profile projectors, surface plates, and CMM (if applicable)
Validate special characteristics (SC/CC) and capability (Cp, Cpk) results
Participate in MSA (GR&R) studies
Support PPAP submissions (ISIR, layout inspection, dimensional reports)
Assist in 8D problem-solving and root cause analysis
Quality System & Compliance
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements
Maintain accurate inspection records and traceability documentation
Support internal audits, customer audits, and certification audits
Ensure proper segregation and identification of nonconforming materials
Leadership Responsibilities
Guide and mentor junior inspectors
Train operators on basic quality awareness and defect identification
Support continuous improvement and scrap reduction initiatives
Act as quality representative during production shift
Authority to stop production for serious quality concerns
Authority to reject materials, WIP, and finished goods
Authority to initiate containment and corrective action requests
Authority to escalate critical issues to management
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Reduction of customer complaints and quality escapes
First-pass yield improvement
Scrap and rework reduction
On-time completion of inspection and report
Audit findings related to stamping quality
Education:
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Technology (preferred)
Experience:
Minimum 5 years in stamping or sheet metal manufacturing quality
Experience in automotive industry preferred
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of stamping processes and tooling
Proficient in reading GD&T drawings
Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC
Familiar with PPAP requirements
Experience with CMM is an advantage
Sueldo: $18,000.00 - $35,000.00 al mes
Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial
