Quality Assurance Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time employment

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Team environment

Modern facility

Impact on quality

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks a Quality Assurance Technician/Specialist to inspect materials, components, and finished products in a Texas facility. You will read drawings, monitor SPC data, and maintain records to ensure first-time quality.

The role emphasizes problem solving, documentation, and collaboration with production, engineering, and suppliers, with competitive hourly pay and opportunities for advancement in a modern manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED.
• Experience in QA, QC, manufacturing, machining, or related field preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Monitor SPC data to identify trends and prevent quality issues.
• Conduct regular audits, testing, sampling, and assessments to verify product conformity.
• Support process improvement and corrective action initiatives.
• Perform spot inspections throughout production to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, MTRs, COs, and related documentation.
• Verify dimensional accuracy using precision measuring tools and equipment.
• Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure traceability of materials and products from receipt through shipment.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and suppliers to maintain quality at the source.
• Support ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Height gauges

Inspection equipment

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician / Quality Assurance Specialist

Position Type: Full-Time
Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour DOE (Depending on Experience)

Join a Team Driven by Quality and Precision

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Assurance Technician/Specialist to help ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. This role is critical in supporting manufacturing operations through inspection, process control, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

If you have a passion for quality, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be part of a team that takes pride in delivering products right the first time, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) data to identify trends and prevent quality issues.
• Conduct regular audits, testing, sampling, and assessments to verify product conformity.
• Support process improvement and corrective action initiatives.
• Perform spot inspections throughout production to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, Material Test Reports (MTRs), Certificates of Conformance (COCs), and related documentation.
• Verify dimensional accuracy using precision measuring tools and advanced inspection equipment.
• Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure traceability of materials and products from receipt through shipment.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and suppliers to maintain quality at the source.
• Support compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality management system requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Machining, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, gauges, height gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standards is preferred.
• Familiarity with SPC, inspection methods, and quality documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and laser measurement technology.
• Knowledge of supplier quality management and quality management systems.
• Understanding of machining processes and production workflows.

What We Offer

? Competitive Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour DOE
? Full-Time Stable Employment
? Opportunities for Advancement
? Ongoing Training & Professional Development
? Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment
? Modern Manufacturing Facility & Advanced Inspection Equipment
? Opportunity to Make a Direct Impact on Product Quality and Customer Satisfaction

Why Work With Us?

Quality is the foundation of our success. Our team is committed to reducing defects, improving efficiency, and delivering products that meet or exceed customer expectations. We invest in advanced inspection technology, continuous improvement, and employee development to ensure every product leaving our facility reflects the highest standards of precision and workmanship.