Job Title:  Quality Receiving Inspector

Location: 

Wichita, KS, US, 67210

Business Unit:  Power & Data Systems
Posting Date:  Apr 3, 2026
Job Description: 

The Quality Receiving Inspector is responsible for performing incoming inspections of raw materials, components, subassemblies, and purchased parts to ensure conformance to approved purchase orders, engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements prior to release to stock or production. This role serves as a critical control point to prevent nonconforming material from entering the manufacturing or repair process and supports compliance with applicable FAA, customer, and internal Quality Management System requirements.

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Perform incoming inspections of purchased materials, components, and assemblies using visual inspection, measurement tools, and documented inspection methods
  • Verify received items conform to purchase order requirements, engineering drawings, specifications, certificates, and approved supplier documentation
  • Inspect materials for damage, workmanship, configuration, identification, and traceability
  • Verify required certifications and documentation (e.g., Certificates of Conformance, test reports, material certifications) are present, accurate, and acceptable
  • Identify, segregate, and document nonconforming material in accordance with established quality procedures
  • Accurately complete all required receiving inspection records, inspection reports, and system transactions
  • Ensure inspection results are clearly documented, legible, complete, and traceable
  • Maintain inspection records in accordance with document control and record retention requirements
  • Approve and release conforming material to inventory or production in accordance with quality procedures
  • Coordinate with Materials, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Quality personnel to resolve inspection issues
  • Support containment and disposition activities for nonconforming material as directed by Quality leadership
  • Perform receiving inspection activities in compliance with FAA regulations, customer flow-down requirements, and internal quality system procedures
  • Maintain required inspection training, qualifications, and authorizations
  • Identify trends or recurring supplier quality issues and communicate concerns to Quality or Supply Chain teams

Job Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 1–3 years of experience performing receiving or quality inspection in a manufacturing or regulated environment
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and inspection criteria
  • Experience reviewing supplier documentation and certifications
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and effective time management skills

Compensation

Employee Type:  Hourly
Salary Minimum:  $40,000
Salary Maximum:  $50,000
Incentive:  No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting.  The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.


Nearest Major Market: Wichita