Inspection Manager - Sign-On Bonus Available

Paullina, IA

Full Time

Mill Creek Machining

Mid Level

About us

Delva Tool & Machine and its 6 locations specialize in precision machining, fabrication, and assembly highly engineered components. With over 175 years of combined experience, 300,000 sq. ft. of floor space, 250 CNC machines and 350 talented employees between 6 locations across the United States and Canada, we leverage our combined expertise and state of the art CNC machining capabilities to deliver quality machined parts to customers all across the globe. Our primary commitment is to provide our customers with a quality product, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing. Mill Creek Machining is a location of Delva Tool & Machine.

Core Values

Relentlessly Driven to Excel – We take pride in mastering our craft, pushing ourselves to be the best, and constantly improving. “Good enough” is never enough.
Tech-Forward Problem-Solvers – We embrace challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, thinking critically and adapting quickly to get the job done. We seek out and leverage the best technology and processes, appropriately automating to be more agile and lean.
Accountable & Dependable – We take ownership of our work, meet deadlines, and follow through on our commitment; no excuses and no self-victimizing.
Team-First Mentality – We collaborate, communicate, and support each other, knowing that success comes from effective collaboration.
Integrity in Everything – We do what’s right, even when no one is watching. Honesty, transparency, and respect guide our decisions.

Join a Team Where Precision Matters

Mill Creek Machining, a location of Delva Tool & Machine, is looking for an Inspection Manager to support our growing operations in Paullina, IA. The Inspection Manager will oversee inspection personnel, drive departmental performance, improve inspection processes, and serve as a key partner to Production, Engineering, and Quality teams. This is a highly visible leadership role for a quality professional who thrives in a precision manufacturing environment and enjoys developing people, improving systems, and driving operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

Oversee incoming, in-process, first article, and final inspection activities to ensure compliance with customer, engineering, and quality requirements.
Manage inspection workflows, priorities, and department performance to support production schedules and on-time delivery.
Own key quality metrics, including first-pass yield, inspection cycle time, and non-conformance rates, while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and non-conformance disposition activities in partnership with Production and Quality teams.
Manage the calibration and measurement equipment program, ensuring all inspection tools remain accurate, compliant, and properly maintained.
Support AS9100 audits, customer source inspections, and regulatory reviews while maintaining inspection procedures, documentation, and quality records.
Partner with Production, Engineering, and Quality leadership to ensure the highest standards of product quality and customer satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Inspection, or Manufacturing Quality.
3+ years of leadership or management experience within a manufacturing environment.
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
Strong understanding of precision machining, blueprint interpretation, and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T).
Experience with AS9100 quality systems and aerospace manufacturing requirements.
Proficiency using inspection and metrology equipment including CMMs, height gages, micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring tools.
Experience leading corrective actions, root cause analysis, and non-conformance investigations.

Benefits and Perks

This salary range for this position falls between $60,000 - $80,000 per year depending on experience. A sign-on bonus is available! Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, a competitive pay rate, accrued vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, health, dental, and vision insurance as well as Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and life/AD&D insurance.

We are a drug-free workplace / Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability, race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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