MQ TECHNICIAN at TE Connectivity in Tullahoma, TN

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

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Job Overview

The Quality Inspector is responsible for verifying in-process production, and finished goods meet defined specifications and quality standards. This role performs inspections, documents results, identifies nonconformances, and partners with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to support continuous improvement and customer requirements.

Job Requirements

• Inspect raw materials, purchased parts, and sub-assemblies against drawings, specifications, and sampling plans.
• Perform in-process inspections (e.g., first piece setup approval, hourly checks) to verify adherence to work instructions and quality requirements.
• Conduct final inspection of finished goods prior to shipment; verify labeling, packaging, and documentation as required.
• Use measurement and test equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges, gauges/fixtures, torque tools) and follow calibration/handling requirements.
• Record inspection results accurately in paper and/or electronic systems; maintain traceability and retention per procedure.
• Identify, tag, and segregate nonconforming material; initiate nonconformance reports and support disposition (rework, scrap, use-as-is) per authorization.
• Communicate quality issues promptly to Production, Supervisors, and Quality leadership, support containment and corrective actions.
• Verify corrective actions and re-inspect reworked products to ensure conformity.
• Assist with basic root-cause problem solving (e.g., 5 Whys, fishbone) and continuous improvement activities.

What your background should look like

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate or associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing quality inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, control plans, and basic technical drawings/blueprints.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., data entry, email, spreadsheets) and ability to learn quality systems (SAP/QMS).
• Strong attention to detail, reliable attendance, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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: $39,200 – $58,800 (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.