Quality Control Inspector

Dixon Valve; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Training opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Group in West Chester, OH is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to verify product conformity using precision measuring tools and drawings. You will participate in inspections from first-piece to ongoing quality checks, documenting results and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Join a team that values veterans and emphasizes safety, training, and a strong quality culture. Medical, dental, vision, 401K, and paid time off are among the benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certifications preferred.
• Experience as a quality control inspector in manufacturing.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools.
• Ability to read technical documents and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular and first-piece inspections to ensure exact quality specifications.
• Conduct in-depth audits to verify processes meet standards.
• Identify defects, perform root-cause analyses, and recommend improvements.
• Keep detailed records and communicate results to management.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to improve reliability.
• Provide training on quality best practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Quality control certification (preferred)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Measuring instruments

Job description

Location: 7280 Union Centre Blvd, West Chester, OH 45014
Work Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Competitive Compensation
Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon!
The Dixon Group is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join our team! You will play a crucial role in ensuring that all products and components adhere to our rigorous quality standards. Utilizing precision measuring instruments and interpreting engineering drawings, you will verify product compliance throughout the manufacturing process. From conducting first-piece inspections to participating in continuous improvement activities, you will be instrumental in identifying issues, performing in-depth audits, and helping our team maintain top-tier product reliability.
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 regular and first-piece inspections on parts, components, and materials during the production process to ensure they meet exact quality specifications.
• Perform in-depth audits to verify that production processes comply with internal policies, procedures, practices, and external quality standards.
• Identify product defects, participate in root cause analyses, and recommend corrective and preventive measures to production staff.
• Keep accurate, detailed records of your inspection findings and effectively communicate these results to management.
• Work closely with engineering and production teams to improve product reliability.
• Provide training and guidance to production personnel on quality best practices.
• Adhere strictly to all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing and quality goals.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional technical certifications in quality control are highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working as a quality control inspector within a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to effectively use precision measuring tools and equipment, including calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
• Ability to easily read and interpret technical documents, engineering drawings, and specifications. Strong mechanical aptitude and good shop math skills are a must.
• Strong working knowledge of quality standards and methodologies.
• Excellent attention to detail combined with a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

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.).