Quality Inspector - San Antonio, Texas

Work on the 1-million sq. ft. factory is now under way on the 400-acre site. It will be the company’s second largest plant, rivalled only by JCB’s world headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire, England, and create 1,500 new jobs over five years. The factory will make Loadall telescopic handlers and aerial access equipment, with production scheduled to start in 2026. The factory will also have the capacity to expand and build other products in the future.

Company Profile
80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.

Position Purpose
As a Quality - Goods Inward Inspector, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and compliance of incoming materials and components. Working within a high-reliability environment, you will safeguard product quality and support continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Position Type
Full Time, Non-Exempt

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
• Perform detailed inspection of incoming goods and components against technical drawings specifications, JCB Standards and purchase orders.
• Verify compliance within ISO9001 standards, ensuring traceability and documentation accuracy.
• Release conforming materials into stock. Ensure segregation and control of non-conforming materials.
• Identify and document non-conformances.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues and drive corrective actions. Support supplier feedback activities.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and communicate part approval status.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain and quality functions.
• Operate inspection tools and equipment with precision and care.
• Uphold safety, compliance, and quality standards in all inspection activities.
• Support Materials, Assembly and Goods Inward departments as required.

Minimum Qualifications
• Previous experience in a quality inspection role within a Manufacturing and Assembly environment.
• Familiar with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) technical drawing requirements
• Good working knowledge of PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) requirements
• Working knowledge of ISO9001 standard and requirements.
• Experience in testing, manufacturing, or laboratory environments.
• Competence in Microsoft Office tools.
• Occasional travel to other sites/ supplier sites may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
• Proficient in using general inspection tools and non-contact scanning equipment.
• Interpreting technical drawings / specifications
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communicator with strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to quality excellence.
• Demonstrates urgency and initiative in problem-solving and task execution.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
• Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
• Must have excellent follow-through skills
• Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings
• Must be open to domestic and international travel
• Desire and proven ability to learn and grow

Job Conditions
• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.