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

📌 Senior Quality Inspector (Stamping) (México)
🏢 Current Power Technologies
📍 México