Lexington, KY Hybrid Employment

Xometry is hiring a Virtual Quality Control Inspector

About the Role

The inspector reviews technical drawings, inspection reports, and production data remotely to verify that manufactured parts meet defined quality standards and are consistent with project specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Review engineering drawings and technical specifications for accuracy
  • Examine inspection documentation from production partners
  • Identify discrepancies between reported data and required standards
  • Communicate findings to relevant teams for resolution
  • Verify conformance to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Assess material certifications for compliance
  • Track non-conformance reports and follow up on corrective actions
  • Support root cause analysis for quality deviations
  • Maintain records of inspection outcomes and trends
  • Collaborate with manufacturing coordinators on quality concerns
  • Evaluate first article inspection reports
  • Confirm packaging and labeling accuracy
  • Assist in supplier quality assessments
  • Use digital tools to manage inspection workflows
  • Ensure compliance with industry-specific quality requirements
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives
  • Report quality metrics on a regular basis
  • Validate measurement system accuracy from third parties
  • Review calibration documentation for testing equipment
  • Support audit readiness across the quality system
  • Monitor turnaround times for inspection processes
  • Escalate critical quality issues promptly
  • Verify traceability of components and materials
  • Provide feedback on inspection form completeness
  • Stay current with quality control best practices

Compensation

Competitive hourly rate

Work Arrangement

Remote position with flexible scheduling

Team

Part of the quality assurance team supporting on-demand manufacturing

Technology Stack

  • Uses cloud-based quality management software
  • Relies on PDF annotation tools for drawing reviews
  • Communicates via email and collaboration platforms

Work Schedule

  • Remote role with asynchronous task completion
  • Expected to respond within business day timeframes
  • No requirement for real-time monitoring

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Xometry
Xometry powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry’s digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.
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Job Details
Department Quality Assurance
Category management
Posted 2 hours ago