Quality Control Inspector

Dixon Valve; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Bonus programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

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. You will verify conformance to drawings and specifications, maintain calibration programs, and support continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and documentation of NCRs and quality metrics, with a strong production-floor presence on a typical 7:00

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college/technical training preferred.
• 3+ years in quality inspection in manufacturing or machining.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs; proficient with measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections using calipers, micrometers and optical comparators.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specs, and customer requirements.
• Maintain calibration and document quality metrics and NCRs.
• Investigate quality issues and assist root cause analysis with teams.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification preferred

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Indicators

Gauges

Optical comparators

Job description

Location: 6525 Homestead Road, Houston, TX 77028

Work Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Competitive Compensation

Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon!

The Dixon Group is looking for a Quality Control Inspector to join our team! In this role, you will perform in-process and final inspections of machined metal components using precision measuring tools—such as calipers, micrometers, and optical comparators—to ensure full compliance with engineering drawings and customer specifications. You will play a key role in investigating product and process quality issues, supporting root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement initiatives alongside manufacturing, engineering, and procurement teams.

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Perform in-process and final inspections of machined metal components using precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, and optical comparators.
• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; Associate degree, technical certification, or completion of a related technical training program; is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing, machining, or production environment.
• Experience using precision measurement and inspection equipment, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, gauges, and optical comparators.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment while managing responsibilities independently.
• Experience with magnetic particle inspection and other nondestructive testing methods.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and quality management software.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Hands‑on approach and willingness to work on the production floor.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Continuous learning mindset and commitment to process improvement.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus!

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Who We Are:

The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

We do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States.

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)