Quality Control Inspector I

Noveon Magnetics; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance on day 1

HSA with employer contribution

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with match

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off after 90 days

Company Holidays

Job summary

Noveon Magnetics in San Marcos, TX is seeking a QC/QA Technician to join our production team. You will inspect materials and finished products, perform tests, record results, and help ensure quality standards across the manufacturing process.

The role requires strong attention to detail, data analysis, and good documentation. We offer competitive benefits, insurance from day one, a 401(k) with match, and career growth in a fast‑growing, American‑made magnetics company with a safety‑driven

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Ability to interpret data trends and identify issues.
• Experience with quality management systems (ISO) preferred.
• Familiarity with SPC concepts and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and physical inspections of raw materials, in-process, and finished goods.
• Operate testing equipment to measure dimensions, weight, chemistry, and functionality.
• Record results and analyze data trends to identify defects.
• Calibrate measuring instruments to ensure accuracy.
• Document nonconformances and communicate issues to relevant teams.
• Follow quality standards and work instructions consistently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Documentation

ISO quality standards

SPC knowledge

Testing equipment proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptional individuals who want to learn, build, and lay a foundation for our company for the years to come.

About this role

Noveon Magnetics is currently searching for an experienced and highly analytical QC/QA Technician to join our production department.

A QC Inspector isresponsible for inspecting and testing products throughout the manufacturing process to ensure they meet established quality standards, identifying defects, and reporting any issues to maintain the company's quality control and compliance with industry regulations, often utilizing various testing methods and documenting findings to support continuous improvement initiatives.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work?

What We Have To Offer:

• Competitive Base
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan and match program
• Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Company Paid Holidays

Diversity

At Noveon Magnetics, we believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Performing visual and physical checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to identify any defects or non-conformances.
• Utilizing various testing equipment to measure key product parameters like dimensions, weight, chemical composition, and functionality, ensuring they fall within specified tolerances.
• Recording inspection results, analyzing data trends using statistical process control (SPC) methods, and identifying potential quality issues.
• Regularly checking and calibrating measuring instruments to maintain accuracy and reliability.
• Maintaining detailed records of inspection findings, test results, and non‑conformance reports, communicating issues to relevant personnel.
• Following established quality standards and work instructions to ensure consistency in quality checks.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a high school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.
• Technical proficiency with relevant testing equipment and methodologies.
• Analytical skills to interpret data and identify trends.
• Excellent documentation and reporting abilities.
• Knowledge of quality management systems like ISO standards.
• Basic understanding of statistical process control (SPC).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with different departments.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a drug screening, medical physical and, if applicable, visual testing.
• Able to move up to 50lbs.
• Comfortable standing for long periods of time, up to and exceeding 60 minutes.
• Is capable of making repetitive movements including, but not limited to, sitting, squatting and walking up and down stairs.

About Noveon Magnetics

At Noveon Magnetics, we’re reimagining the rare earth magnet industry and changing the way we electrify the world. We’re a fast‑growing, diverse team of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the globe united by a shared mission to support the commercialization of our magnet manufacturing technology and forge a new path toward resource efficiency, resource independence and a low‑carbon economy.

As the only U.S manufacturer of permanent rare earth magnets essential to a range of technologies that rely on an electric motor--from electric vehicles to medical devices to aerospace and defense systems to clean energy--we’re ushering in an electric future that is 100% Made in America. All our operations, from R&D through production, assembly, and delivery, are conducted out of our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing center in San Marcos, Texas.

Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.