Job Description
Job Title:  INSPECTOR I - Day Shift
Posting Start Date:  7/14/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

Job Description: 

Why Join TE Connectivity?

  • Work in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment
  • Gain hands-on experience with advanced inspection technologies
  • Be part of a high-impact team that ensures product quality and customer satisfaction
  • Opportunities for growth and skill development

Job Overview

The Inspector I plays a critical role in ensuring product quality and compliance within our Receiving Inspection Lab and across select production lines. This role is responsible for verifying that incoming materials and in-process products meet engineering specifications and quality standards before advancing to production or inventory.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys hands-on inspection work, thrives in a team environment, and is eager to grow their technical skills in a high-impact quality function.

Job Requirements

Inspection & Quality Assurance

  • Perform incoming, in-process, and first article inspections (FAI) to verify product conformance
  • Evaluate nonconforming materials and provide input on disposition decisions
  • Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators, comparators, etc.)
  • Review documentation and verify product dimensions against engineering drawings and specifications
  • Support compliance with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements

Equipment & Systems

  • Operate and maintain precision inspection equipment, including vision systems and digital optical comparators
  • Assist in programming and setup of inspection equipment as needed
  • Utilize ERP systems (e.g., SAP) to track inspections and maintain accurate quality records

Documentation & Data Management

  • Complete quality documentation accurately, legibly, and in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
  • Perform data entry and support reporting of quality trends and performance metrics
  • Maintain organized records to ensure traceability and compliance

Collaboration & Communication

  • Partner with cross-functional teams (production, engineering, quality) to ensure timely inspection and issue resolution
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to support daily operations and problem-solving
  • Contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment

Production Support

  • Perform inspection activities on the production floor as required
  • Help drive continuous improvement in quality processes and inspection efficiency

Schedule

Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

What your background should look like

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent)
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or quality inspection environment

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and customer specifications
  • Experience performing product inspections in a manufacturing setting
  • Proficiency with standard dimensional measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, drop indicators, comparators)
  • Familiarity with advanced inspection equipment (vision systems, optical comparators, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
  • Experience using ERP systems such as SAP
  • Strong attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

What Sets You Apart

  • Strong organizational skills and commitment to accuracy
  • Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Clear and professional communication skills

Compliance Requirement

This position requires access to controlled information under ITAR/EAR regulations.
Candidates must be one of the following:

  • U.S. Citizen
  • U.S. National
  • Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)
  • Granted Asylee or Refugee status in the U.S.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

 

COMPENSATION
•    Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $33,700– $50,500 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
•    Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
•    Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits


BENEFITS
•    A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

 

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

Job Locations:

1396 CHARLOTTE HWY
FAIRVIEW, North Carolina 28730
United States

Posting City:  FAIRVIEW
Job Country:  United States
Travel Required:  None
Requisition ID:  154684
Workplace Type:  Onsite
External Careers Page:  Quality