Taylor Defense Products ยท 1 day ago
Quality Inspector - Level I
Louisville, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expTaylor Defense Products is a company dedicated to providing the U.S. Military and government with high-quality material handling and logistics products. The Level 1 Quality Inspector will ensure that all welding, machining, and mechanical assembly processes meet quality standards and collaborate with production teams to maintain compliance and improve quality.
Military
Responsibilities
Perform in-process and final inspections on welded, machined, and assembled components to verify dimensional accuracy, workmanship, and conformance to drawing and specification requirements
Inspect welds visually in accordance with AWS D1.1 and/or project-specific standards; familiarity with MIL-STD-3040A preferred
Utilize precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators) to inspect critical dimensions of machined and assembled components
Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T callouts to validate proper fit, form, and function
Verify part traceability, material certifications, and ensure build documentation is complete and compliant
Record and report inspection findings; issue nonconformance reports (NCRs) as required
Support first article inspections (FAI) and assist with part validation per internal procedures
Collaborate with production teams to identify quality trends, support root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions
Assist with internal and customer audits and help maintain ISO 9001:2015 quality system requirements
Provide feedback and coaching to technicians and production operators on quality-related concerns
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years of quality inspection or equivalent experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or machining environments
Strong knowledge of mechanical inspection techniques and familiarity with weld and machining standards
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and GD&T
Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 and ISO 9001:2015
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to complete digital inspection records accurately
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment
Preferred
Experience with defense or government fabrication programs
Familiarity with MIL-STD-3040A, MIL-DTL-46100, or other defense-related material/weld specs
Prior hands-on experience in welding, machining, or assembly is a strong plus
Associate's degree in Industrial Technology, Quality, or related technical discipline
NDT Level I or II certifications a plus
Prior exposure to PPAP, FAI, or APQP processes
Benefits
Medical/Prescription
Dental
Vision
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Company
Taylor Defense Products
Taylor Defense Products provides the U.S. Military, its allies, and the U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase