16 Quality Control Inspectors jobs in Ringgold

STS Technical Services is hiring an experienced Quality Control Inspector for 2nd shift operations in Chattanooga, TN. This role ensures compliance with FAA regulations and West Star Aviation's quality standards, supporting aircraft maintenance, inspections, and audits across Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Citation airframes. Key Responsibilities Inspect technician work, perform "OK to close" verifications, and conduct audits to ensure compliance with quality standards. Verify Corridor sign-offs as part of the inspection process. Participate in daily review meetings to align maintenance progress with quality requirements. Assist with airframe inspections and coordinate final sign-offs across departments. Oversee and manage the Equipment Removal and Installation Log. Assist the Quality Assurance (QA) Department with log research to clear flagged items. Maintain close contact with Team Leaders to ensure all quality control standards are met. Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and repair station quality control manuals. Qualifications & Experience A&P License or Repairman Certificate required (Inspection Authorization (IA) preferred). Minimum 3 years of turbine aircraft inspection experience with return-to-service authority. Hands-on experience with Bombardier, Gulfstream, or Citation aircraft. Strong working knowledge of FAA regulations and aircraft maintenance manuals. Customer service experience is highly recommended. Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of working with minimal supervision. Ability to enter data accurately, maintain work schedules, and coordinate projects effectively. Strong computer proficiency with Corridor Aviation Service software, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Valid driver's license (passport preferred for potential airline travel). Physical & Mental Requirements Lift and carry at least 25 lbs. Bend, reach, and stoop around aircraft as needed. Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods. Work independently while maintaining professional communication with the Quality Department. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload efficiently. Work Environment Primarily hangar-based, with exposure to hot and cold temperatures. Occasional outdoor work may be required. Why Join STS Technical Services? Work with a leading provider of aerospace workforce solutions. Gain hands-on experience with world-class aircraft and advanced quality control processes. Competitive pay and career advancement opportunities. Be part of a dynamic and safety-driven work environment. Apply Today! Take your Quality Control Inspection career to the next level with STS Technical Services in Chattanooga, TN. Apply now to join a team committed to excellence in aircraft maintenance and compliance. Equal Opportunity Employer STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. #IndeedAM

• Quality control oversight on construction/environmental projects
• Ensure all work is in compliance with contract requirements
• Review shop drawings for conformance with project specifications
• Verify and document that all materials received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal
• Prepare daily QC reports and submit on a daily basis to the contracting officer
• Timely completion and collection of inspection reports, as required
• Maintain project master schedule using CPM techniques
• Prepare weekly and monthly quality assurance reports
• Inspect field sites and identify any problems or inaccuracies
• Lead and evaluate employee and sub-contractor performance
• Remove individuals whose work does not comply with contract plan and specifications
• Maintain a tracking system to monitor identified deficiencies and implement plans to ensure their resolution

• Certificate of completion for USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors course with date of completion
• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• 10 years working on federally funded construction projects
• 7 years of overseeing all quality aspects of the project including implementing the USACE's 3 phase inspection process
• Experience with the Army Corps of Engineers and Federal contracting is highly desired
• Ability to complete work independently in a timely manner
• Ability to resolve problems and find solutions
• Good Computer knowledge and efficiency, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment that may require long hours, including nights and weekends
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills

Job DescriptionQualified Staffing of Chattanooga is NOW HIRING!Quality InspectorMonday - Friday | 11pm - 7amReach out to us for more information: 423-242-0062Job Responsibilities - QA Inspector- Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, usingmeasuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, vision systems etc.,- Discard or reject products, material, and equipment not meeting specifications.- Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems and assist in identifyingand correcting these problems.- Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products and recommend necessarycorrective actions.- Able to Record inspection data in EXCEL.- Analyze test data and make computations as necessary to determine test results.- Work closely with manufacturing personnel on product evaluation.- Perform lot sampling (Visual Inspection) on finished product.- Perform periodic in-line inspections of finished product.- Write quality procedures as needed.- Implement and confirm quality systems for traceability and documentation.- Enforce GMP implementation and compliance.Qualifications:- High school diploma or general education degree required- 1 to 3 years or experience in the related field.- Entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).- Conducting tests and inspections of products to evaluate quality or performance.- Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and othertechniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing work - developing specific goals and plans toprioritize, organize, and accomplish the work.- Communication skills - providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinatesby telephone, in written form, e-mail or in person.- Use and understanding of computer interfaced equipment.

• Serve as the site's SQF Practitioner and PCQI, responsible for all facility-level food safety programs.
• Lead a strong culture of quality through coaching, training, and accountability.
• Own and manage QA programs: SQF, HACCP/Food Safety Plans, SSOPs, SOPs, GMPs, sanitation verification, and pre-requisite programs.
• Supervise environmental monitoring and microbiological sampling programs to ensure full compliance.
• Collaborate with R&D and Commercialization on pilot runs, spec development, and product evaluations.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• 6+ years of QA or food safety experience in USDA/FDA-regulated manufacturing, ideally ready-to-eat or perishable foods.
• HACCP certification and SQF Practitioner credentials required.
• PCQI (FSMA) certification required.
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Be the site lead for all quality and food safety initiatives.
• Work directly with senior leaders and influence business outcomes.
• Competitive pay with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

• Facility designee for SQF Practitioner and PQCI.
• Implement, lead and drive a food safety and quality culture for the assigned facility. Lead HACCP/Food Safety/Quality teams.
• Develop, manage and maintain the food safety and quality assurance programs including but not limited to: SQF, HACCP/Food Safety Plan (s), SOP's, SSOP's, and Pre-Requisite programs, sanitation verification (pre-operational inspection) and customer specific requirements.
• Lead and manage 3rd party audits, GFSI Certification Audits (SQF Food Safety and Quality), and customer audits.
• Oversee environmental microbiological sampling program, and ensure it meets all corporate, customer, and regulatory requirements (USDA and FDA).
• Administer training and oversee competency performance of personnel in the Quality Assurance Department.
• Manage specified customer product cutting process for compliance with customer specifications.
• Oversee Quality and Food Safety Monitoring activities for program and regulatory compliance.
• Execute SQF plan to maintain Food Safety and Quality certification. Serve as primary site contact for SQF, federal, state, or county audits. Manage all aspects of the 3rd party audit process including correspondence and corrective actions.
• Ensure SK Food Group meets or exceeds all regulatory compliance obligations (FDA, USDA, State, labeling, weights and measures, etc.). Actively communicate with on-site USDA inspectors to ensure compliance with all regulations.
• Manage the "Hold and Release" programs including physical inventory and virtual Inventory through the ERP system.
• Work closely with R&D, Commercialization and Corporate Food Safety Quality Manager on all pilot runs to include data collection and analysis, MPS (manufacturing processing specification) development and Finished Good specification development.
• Execute daily sanitation verification of pre-operational inspection and production floor release.
• Execute trace exercises of product flow functionality within the ERP System (Sage X3). Ability to account and submit all required mock recall documentation to corporate QA leadership.
• Execute QA (Plant level) functionality within the ERP System (Sage X3).
• Manage 3rd party pest control firm.
• Manage departmental budget.
• Oversee the supplier non-conformance supplier program at the plant facility level.
• Manage investigations, responses and corrective actions for plant quality complaints.
• Recommend capital expenditures for food safety and quality assurance improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Food Science, Quality Management, Microbiology (or equivalent/related field) and at least sixyears of related experience and/or training in a food or food related industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• SQF Practitioner
• HACCP certification
• PCQI (FSMA) certification
• Strong skills in communication, problem solving, decision-making, prioritizing work, and organization.
• Experience with leading SQF audits.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Working experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once.

• Medical Insurance
• Associate Bonus Programs
• Family & Friends Referral Bonuses
• DailyPay - Access Earned Pay Sooner
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent scholarship opportunities
• Educational Tuition Assistance

Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!

The key business reason for this position is to identify and reduce/eliminate quality related issues with the CMO built products.

The Quality Assurance Engineer functions as a liason between Suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Kltd., etc. to ensure a high quality product is the final result from our Manufacturing operation and in the Field.

To confirm quality, core actions are: Collect failure data from warranty claims, TSI/ETSI information, feedback from Service Headquarters/Customers, etc. regarding specific machine failures. Summarize this data in terms of the number of failure occurences, affected machine models and lead in the Juhin (Serious Quality) process to resolve the issue effectively.

The Quality Assurance Engineer must collect all relevant data (ex. in-house data and external data) and prepare reports to outline how to move forward in the applicable area of quality improvement. Reports must be furnished to Quality Assurance Managers. Determine where corrective actions, design changes, process changes, etc. are required and follow through to closure of the actions. Support Suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Kltd., etc. in the areas of countermeasures, verify effectiveness. Ensure progress through monitoring of repeat failures and react as necessary.

Based on the above findings, Parts and Service News, Field Campaigns, etc. may be required to address machines that are in the field at customers of Distributors.

• Review and summarize Field Campaign's (FC's) and Parts and Service News issued by KLTD - determine if applicable for KAC - if so, issue KAC versions. Manage creation of internal PSN's applicable for CMO products - issue CMO drafts and KLTD version for creation and use by KAC. Summarize and report the status of FC's monthly.
• Register Juhin's for failure issues found that meet the criteria. Summarize failure data in Juhin sheets, communicate failure to responsible parties. Coordinate root cause analysis, confirm C/M actions, Field actions if applicable to resolve and close issue.
• Research field data (warranty claims, TSI/ETSI's, etc.) to confirm quality issues and quantify seriousness. Facilitate action plan to countermeasure (C/M). Communicate with KLTD. Mother plant, Component plants, Suppliers, etc. to get corrective action steps enacted and reduce/eliminate future failures.
• Coordinate failed parts recalls, conduct technical studies of parts, coordinate failed parts analysis with Suppliers, outside laboratories, and KLTD (Mother plants and Component plants), etc.
• Inspection support (test methods, inspection standards, acceptance criteria, actual conducting tests).
• Coordinate new model start-ups - document problems found - hold meetings and oversee issues to closure. Manage technical data needed for inspections, sign offs, and traceability (ie: Assembly Check Sheets) for all CMO production machines. Review Engineering changes as they are released to judge effect on QA documents.
• Other duties as required by Manager.

• BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent is required. Knowledge of quality control methods is desired.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, assess their current situation and develop necessary means to foster improvement.
• Proficiency in software applications including SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point, at a minimum.
• Proficiency in the use of applied standards and practices. Ability to understand and use Komatsu Engineering Standards and drawings.
• A good personality and attitude are important for this job. You must be able to work and communicate effectively with all management, fellow staff, shop workers, suppliers, customers and other Komatsu America/Komatsu plants.
• Occasional travel to distributor or supplier locations, KAC Locations or Japan plants. Proven leadership ability a plus.
• Must comply with all environmental, quality and Safety rules, practices and standards.

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
• 401k, pension and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions.We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company's founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.