Quality Control Inspector

Dixon Valve Company; Stevensville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Training opportunities

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

Hydrasearch in Stevensville, MD is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to support AS9100-certified manufacturing operations, verifying incoming materials, in-process work, and finished products meet drawings and purchase requirements with calipers, micrometers, and standard tools.

You will review CoC and supplier documentation, ensure traceability, document nonconformances, and maintain inspection records in a dynamic marine, aerospace, and defense environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–3 years in manufacturing, quality control, or technical environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints.
• Familiarity with calipers, micrometers, and standard measurement tools.
• Experience with CoC reviews and supplier documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products against drawings, specs, and purchase orders.
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections using standard measurement tools.
• Review supplier certificates of conformance, material certifications, and test reports for compliance.
• Verify traceability between product IDs, supplier certifications, and applicable documents.
• Identify and document nonconforming material; coordinate disposition with Quality/Production.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and status identifications.
• Communicate findings and required adjustments to production personnel.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Measurement with calipers/micrometers

Quality assurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical trade school certificate or associate degree

Tools

Height gages

Thread gages

CMM equipment

ERP/MRP or QMS

Job description

Quality Control Inspector
Location: 203A Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666-2128
Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Salary Range: $22 - $30/hr

Hydrasearch is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join our team in Stevensville, MD. In this role, you will support manufacturing operations by verifying that all incoming materials, in-process work, and finished products strictly meet defined engineering and quality requirements.

Operating within our AS9100-certified precision manufacturing environment, you will perform critical dimensional and visual inspections using standard measurement equipment. You will be responsible for reviewing supplier documentation to ensure total conformance to purchase requirements and will play a key role in communicating technical findings to both production and quality personnel to ensure operational excellence.

At Hydrasearch, 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:

Inspection: Verify incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products against engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase orders.

Metrology: Perform dimensional and visual inspections using standard mechanical measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).

Documentation: Review supplier certificates of conformance (CoC), material certifications, and test reports for compliance.

Traceability: Verify traceability between product identification, supplier certifications, and applicable documentation.

Quality Control: Identify and document nonconforming material; coordinate with Quality and Production teams on proper disposition.

Reporting: Maintain accurate inspection records and status identification.

Collaboration: Communicate findings and required adjustments to production personnel and maintain an organized, safe inspection area.

What We're Looking For:

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing, quality control, or technical environment (or equivalent vocational training).

Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, blueprints, or technical specifications.

Measurement Skills: Basic familiarity with mechanical measurement tools, such as calipers or micrometers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Technical trade school certificate or an Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Industry Knowledge: Previous experience working within an AS9100 or ISO 9001 certified quality management system.

Specialized Tools: Experience using height gages, thread gages, or CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) equipment.

Software: Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems or specialized Quality Management Software (QMS).

Problem Solving: Demonstrated experience in identifying non-conformances and participating in root-cause analysis.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Training opportunities
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Who We Are: Hydrasearch is a U.S. manufacturer specializing in fluid-transfer and control systems for maritime, aerospace, and defense applications. Since its founding in 1962, Hydrasearch has developed capabilities in hose assemblies, valve fittings, and customer machined parts, often to meet MIL-SPEC and naval standards.

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.

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