Precision Quality Inspector – On‑Site Machining & CI

The Dixon Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Training opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to perform in-process and final inspections of machined metal components using precision measuring tools to ensure conformance with drawings and customer specs.

You will investigate quality issues, support root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement with manufacturing, engineering, and procurement teams. Veterans are encouraged to apply and ISO 9001 familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; higher degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and optical comparators.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong analytical skills and root cause analysis experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Team-oriented with ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ERP/QMS software.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of machined metal components using precision measuring equipment.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Maintain and support calibration activities for inspection and testing equipment.
• Investigate product and process quality issues and assist in determining root causes.
• Participate in corrective and preventive action activities using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and FMEA.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and procurement teams to identify and resolve quality concerns.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, nonconformance reports (NCRs), corrective action documentation, and quality metrics.
• Prepare and communicate quality reports to management and operational teams.
• Present quality findings, nonconformance trends, and corrective action updates as needed.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance product quality, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency.
• Work closely with production personnel, engineers, suppliers, and customer service teams to ensure quality requirements are understood and met.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Microsoft Excel

Root cause analysis

Reading engineering drawings

Quality mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Indicators

Optical comparators

Gauges

Job description

The Dixon Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to perform in-process and final inspections of machined metal components using precision measuring tools to ensure conformance with drawings and customer specs.

You will investigate quality issues, support root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement with manufacturing, engineering, and procurement teams. Veterans are encouraged to apply and ISO 9001 familiarity is a plus.