About this role
About the Role The Quality Inspector will prepare, perform and document all elements of materials testing including casting, forging, heat treat, machining, mechanical properties and certifications, and perform root cause analysis for part validation in AGCO's APQP/PPAP processes for serial production at global factories. The role requires inspections on advanced equipment and collaboration with suppliers and AGCO's Quality teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and AGCO's Farmer First vision. What You'll Do
- Operate advanced inspection equipment – CMM, Faro, gear tester – and conduct precision measurements
- Apply GD&T knowledge to measurement, evaluation, and inspection processes
- Prepare, document, maintain and track inspection results with high accuracy and compliance
- Assess parts for proper inspection criteria, perform inspections, and manage final reports
- Collaborate with supplier, AGCO factory Quality, Global Purchasing, and Regional Supplier Quality teams to resolve inspection concerns and ensure metallurgical compatibility
- Support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and process capability
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, lab process flow, safety and site communications across AGCO manufacturing locations
- Align with APQP, PPAP/ISIR activities for part validation and approval in serial production What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in manufacturing environments with critical industrial parts
- Hands-on experience operating metrology equipment and performing precision measurements; strong GD&T knowledge
- Ability to document, analyze and communicate inspection results clearly; strong analytical skills
- Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams (Quality, Purchasing, Manufacturing)
- Familiarity with PPAP/ISIR in APQP processes and metallurgical requirements
- Deep operational skills on reputable industry equipment brands and models; capable to work across functions, countries and brands
- Strong communication and teamwork, with a global mindset and willingness to engage with Metrology Lab Inspectors and Metallurgists Nice to Have
- Metallurgy knowledge including failure analysis and root cause investigation
- Experience working with thermals/metallurgical testing and certification processes