Manufacturing Quality Inspector
WET (Design)
Sun Valley, California
Manufacturing Quality Inspector
About WET
At WET, we transform the way people experience nature’s elements. Our creations blend art, science, and imagination to craft multisensory experiences that connect people with water, light, and motion in extraordinary ways.
Summary
As a Manufacturing Quality Inspector, you’ll ensure every component that leaves our facility meets WET’s high standards for precision and performance. You’ll perform inspections, tests, and sampling procedures on incoming materials, in-process parts, and final assemblies used in our world-renowned water features, lighting systems, and control panels. Collaborating closely with engineering and production teams, you’ll help maintain quality excellence across all stages of manufacturing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform daily quality inspections, including receiving, first article, in-process, and final inspections
Operate and maintain precision measurement instruments (bore, length, diameter, and thread gauges; gage blocks; pins; indicators; micrometers; and calipers—analog and vernier)
Operate CMM and FARO Arm equipment and program simple measurement routines using PC-DMIS
Maintain all inspection documentation and quality lab records with accuracy and detail
Manage and track calibration schedules for inspection and measurement equipment
Support engineering and manufacturing teams with quality-related tasks and improvement initiatives
Identify and assist in root cause analysis of non-conforming parts or assemblies
Conduct periodic verification of inspection equipment to ensure measurement accuracy
Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment using 5S methodology
Education, Skills, and Experience
Technical school diploma or equivalent experience required
5+ years of hands-on Quality Control or Inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of precision measurement tools and techniques
Experience operating CMM and/or FARO Arm equipment; PC-DMIS programming preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
High mechanical aptitude and excellent attention to detail
Proven ability to perform and validate first article inspections
Strong math and analytical skills
Physical Demands
This position requires the ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
Equal Opportunity Statement
WET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.