Quality Inspector Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Quality Inspector includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Perform regular quality assessments on all incoming materials from vendors and outgoing products for shipping.
  • Reject all products and materials that fail to meet quality expectations.
  • Document inspection outcomes by completing detailed reports and performance records.
  • Teach the production team about quality control concerns to improve product excellence.
  • Supervise the production process.
  • Read blueprints, plans, and specifications to understand the requirements of products and services.
  • Measure product dimensions, examine functionality and compare the final product to the specifications.
  • Recommend improvements to the production process to ensure quality control.
  • Resolve quality-related issues in a timely manner.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Quality Inspector duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Quality Inspector roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.