Quality Control Inspector

Hydrasearch Company, LLC.; Stevensville (MD); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Training opportunities

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

Hydrasearch is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to support Stevensville manufacturing operations. You will verify incoming materials, in-process work, and finished products meet engineering and quality requirements in an AS9100 environment.

Responsibilities include dimensional and visual inspections with calipers, micrometers, and CoC reviews, ensuring traceability, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates with a HS diploma and 0–3 years in QC/manufacturing are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 0–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, quality control, or technical environment (or equivalent vocational training).
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, blueprints, or technical specifications.
• Basic familiarity with mechanical measurement tools, such as calipers or micrometers.
• Industry knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems 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 CoCs, material certifications, and test reports for compliance.
• Verify traceability between product ID, supplier certifications, and documentation.
• Identify nonconforming material and coordinate with Quality and Production for disposition.
• Maintain inspection records and status identification.
• Communicate findings and adjustments to production personnel and keep inspection area organized and safe.

Skills

Measurement tools familiarity

Reading engineering drawings

Root-cause analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical trade school certificate

Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology or Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Quality Management Software (QMS)

CMM

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. Vous serez responsable d'examiner la documentation fournisseur pour garantir une conformité totale aux exigences d'achat et jouerez un rôle clé dans la communication des résultats techniques à la fois aux équipes de production et de qualité afin d'assurer l'excellence opérationnelle.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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