Entry Level Quality Inspector Jobs
New grad quality inspector jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship work or hands-on coursework in inspection techniques can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Medical Devices, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like ABB, Jabil, and QIMA hiring at this level now.
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We’re hiring CMM Quality Inspectors for our aerospace precision machining facility in Tempe.
You’ll inspect complex, tight-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical customers using a Zeiss CMM running Calypso software, along with manual inspection tools including micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring equipment. The role includes first article, in-process, and final inspection, working closely with machinists, programmers, and engineers to ensure parts meet customer specifications.
Experience with other CMM platforms such as PC-DMIS is welcomed—we can train the Zeiss/Calypso specifics for candidates with a strong metrology background.
Why Join Us
- Three-day workweek: Work Friday–Sunday and get paid for 40 hours while working 36.
- Modern manufacturing: Work in a clean, precision machining environment producing components for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical industries.
- Collaborative quality team: Partner directly with machinists, engineers, and programmers to solve challenging dimensional issues and support high-precision manufacturing.
Compensation
- $31.00 / hr total
- $28.00/hour base pay
- $3.00/hour weekend shift differential
- Work for 36, paid for 40
Shift
- Weekend Days: Friday–Sunday, 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Responsibilities
- CMM Inspection: Run existing inspection programs on Zeiss CMMs using Calypso.
- Manual Inspection: Measure parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision inspection tools.
- First Article Inspection: Perform FAIs and create detailed dimensional inspection reports.
- Blueprint Review: Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
- In-Process & Final Inspection: Verify dimensional compliance throughout production and before shipment.
- Root Cause Support: Communicate dimensional issues with machinists and engineers to support corrective actions.
- Calibration Support: Help maintain calibrated gauges and metrology equipment.
- Inspection Records: Maintain accurate inspection reports and quality documentation.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
- CMM operating experience in a precision machining environment
- Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills
- Ability to read and apply GD&T
- Hands-on inspection experience using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring equipment
- Experience running existing CMM inspection programs
- Experience performing first article inspections
Preferred
- Calypso experience
- Zeiss CMM experience
- Experience with other CMM software such as PC-DMIS
- Light CMM programming experience
- Aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or medical manufacturing experience
- Experience in an AS9100 environment
- Root cause and corrective action experience
Overview
We’re hiring CMM Quality Inspectors for our aerospace precision machining facility in Tempe.
You’ll inspect complex, tight-tolerance components for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical customers using a Zeiss CMM running Calypso software, along with manual inspection tools including micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring equipment. The role includes first article, in-process, and final inspection, working closely with machinists, programmers, and engineers to ensure parts meet customer specifications.
Experience with other CMM platforms such as PC-DMIS is welcomed—we can train the Zeiss/Calypso specifics for candidates with a strong metrology background.
Why Join Us
- Three-day workweek: Work Friday–Sunday and get paid for 40 hours while working 36.
- Modern manufacturing: Work in a clean, precision machining environment producing components for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and medical industries.
- Collaborative quality team: Partner directly with machinists, engineers, and programmers to solve challenging dimensional issues and support high-precision manufacturing.
Compensation
- $31.00 / hr total
- $28.00/hour base pay
- $3.00/hour weekend shift differential
- Work for 36, paid for 40
Shift
- Weekend Days: Friday–Sunday, 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Responsibilities
- CMM Inspection: Run existing inspection programs on Zeiss CMMs using Calypso.
- Manual Inspection: Measure parts using micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and other precision inspection tools.
- First Article Inspection: Perform FAIs and create detailed dimensional inspection reports.
- Blueprint Review: Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
- In-Process & Final Inspection: Verify dimensional compliance throughout production and before shipment.
- Root Cause Support: Communicate dimensional issues with machinists and engineers to support corrective actions.
- Calibration Support: Help maintain calibrated gauges and metrology equipment.
- Inspection Records: Maintain accurate inspection reports and quality documentation.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
- CMM operating experience in a precision machining environment
- Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills
- Ability to read and apply GD&T
- Hands-on inspection experience using micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring equipment
- Experience running existing CMM inspection programs
- Experience performing first article inspections
Preferred
- Calypso experience
- Zeiss CMM experience
- Experience with other CMM software such as PC-DMIS
- Light CMM programming experience
- Aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or medical manufacturing experience
- Experience in an AS9100 environment
- Root cause and corrective action experience
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Entry Level Quality Inspector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level quality inspector job?
Focus on hands-on experience from internships, lab coursework, or vocational training in measurement, inspection, or manufacturing processes. Employers at the entry level look for familiarity with basic quality tools like calipers, gauges, and checklists, plus attention to detail and a willingness to learn internal standards. A certificate in quality fundamentals or relevant coursework can give you a clear edge over candidates with no formal background.
Which companies hire entry level quality inspectors?
Companies hiring entry level quality inspectors right now include ABB, Jabil, and QIMA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturers, defense contractors, automotive suppliers, and food and medical device producers that bring in junior inspectors and train them on their specific quality systems.
Are there remote entry level quality inspector jobs?
Yes, though the majority of quality inspector roles require on-site presence to physically examine products and equipment. About 0% of entry level quality inspector openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve documentation review, data entry into quality systems, or supplier audit support rather than hands-on inspection work.
Are these new grad quality inspector jobs?
Yes, many listings on this page are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new-grad-friendly posting typically states it accepts zero to two years of experience, values internship or co-op background, or is open to candidates who can demonstrate inspection skills through coursework or a portfolio of relevant projects.
Which industries hire the most entry level quality inspectors?
Entry Level quality inspector roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Medical Devices, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate under strict regulatory or contractual quality standards that require dedicated inspection staff, creating consistent openings for candidates who are just starting their careers.