Overview
Quality Inspector Jobs in Saint Petersburg, FL at Agora Edge
About Agora Edge
Agora Edge is a leading designer and manufacturer of soft goods for the Mobile Computing, Medical, and Safety markets. Since 1985, Agora Edge has provided customers with innovative products, exceptional quality, and superior service at competitive value. Our success is driven by continuous improvement, teamwork, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.
We are seeking a Quality Inspector to join our team and help maintain the highest standards of quality throughout our manufacturing operations.
Position Summary
The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for ensuring that incoming materials, work-in-process, and finished products meet customer specifications, engineering requirements, company standards, and ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements. This role protects product quality by preventing nonconforming materials from entering production or reaching the customer while supporting material traceability, inventory accuracy, process compliance, and continual improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform incoming, First Article, in-process, and final inspections using documented inspection criteria and quality procedures.
- Verify part numbers, revisions, dimensions, quantities, labeling, packaging, lot numbers, and material traceability.
- Audit manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with company procedures, customer specifications, and ISO 9001 requirements.
- Identify, document, label, segregate, and disposition nonconforming materials as directed by the quality team.
- Create and maintain accurate inspection records, test results, and quality documentation in electronic and paper formats.
- Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), 8D investigations, SCARs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Review customer quality concerns and recommend corrective actions to improve products and processes.
- Support internal and external quality audits and maintain audit readiness.
- Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Receiving, Engineering, Purchasing, and Customer Service to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing performance.
- Evaluate customer requirements and ensure products consistently meet or exceed expectations.
- Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing or quality inspection experience.
- Working knowledge of quality inspection methods and documentation.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and electronic quality systems.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
- Experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI), CAPA, SCAR, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Experience with material traceability, inventory control, and ERP systems.
- Experience using precision measuring equipment.
Core Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
- Accountability and follow-through.
- Customer focus and commitment to quality.
- Respect for diverse ideas and teamwork.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Lean manufacturing mindset.
- Consistency and process discipline.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Work Environment
This position operates within Agora Edge’s 90,000-square-foot manufacturing campus consisting of four neighboring facilities. The work environment includes warehouse and production areas where the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required. We are committed to providing a safe, collaborative, and team-oriented workplace where employees are encouraged to grow and contribute to the success of the organization.
Position Details
Job Type: Full-Time
Our Quality Commitment
At Agora Edge, quality is the responsibility of every employee. The Quality Control Inspector plays a critical role in supporting our ISO 9001 Quality Management System by applying the principles of customer focus, leadership, engagement, process discipline, evidence-based decision making, relationship management, and continual improvement. Success in this role is measured not only by inspection accuracy, but by the ability to prevent defects, improve processes, and ensure every product delivered reflects the quality our customers expect.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change at any time based on business needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Title: Quality Inspector
Company: Agora Edge
Location: Saint Petersburg, FL
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