Quality Technician

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

401K Matching

PTO/Vacation Days

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a hands-on Quality Technician for a growing manufacturing organization in Frederick, MD. You will perform inspections on the production floor, identify defects, and support containment while interpreting engineering and production documentation.

The role requires attention to detail, familiarity with inspection tools, and the ability to work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to prevent defects from reaching customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing or quality experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Basic mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing knowledge.
• Experience using inspection and measurement equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail with effective communication, documentation, and escalation skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections to ensure products meet drawings, specifications, BOMs, and customer requirements.
• Inspect mechanical, electrical, sheet metal, and HVAC assemblies and assist with functional testing.
• Participate in daily manufacturing floor/Gemba activities.
• Conduct Layered Process Audits (LPA) and verify compliance with work instructions and quality standards.
• Identify and escalate quality concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Assist with containment of nonconforming material and prevent defects from progressing.
• Support the development and issuance of Quality Alerts related to quality escapes.
• Verify rework and repair activities are completed correctly.
• Maintain accurate inspection, audit, testing, and quality records.
• Keep quality metrics and documentation up to date.
• Ensure inspection equipment is identified and within calibration requirements.
• Assist with Gage R&R / MSA, NPI, ramp-ups, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Reading drawings

Inspection & measurement

MS Excel & Word

Communication & escalation

Gemba/findings sharing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque tools

Electrical test equipment

Gage R&R / MSA familiarity

Job description

A growing manufacturing organization in the Frederick, MD area is seeking a hands-on Quality Technician to support quality assurance activities throughout the manufacturing process.

This position will spend significant time on the production floor performing inspections, identifying defects, supporting containment activities, conducting process audits, and maintaining quality documentation. The ideal candidate will have a solid manufacturing background, strong attention to detail, and the ability to interpret engineering and production documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections to ensure products meet engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, work instructions, and customer requirements.
• Inspect mechanical, electrical, sheet metal, and HVAC assemblies and assist with functional testing as needed.
• Participate in daily manufacturing floor/Gemba activities within assigned production areas.
• Conduct Layered Process Audits (LPA) and verify compliance with established work instructions and quality standards.
• Identify and escalation quality concerns to appropriate quality leadership.
• Assist with containment of nonconforming material and help prevent defects from progressing through production.
• Support the development and issuance of Quality Alerts related to quality escapes.
• Verify that rework and repair activities have been completed correctly.
• Maintain accurate inspection, audit, testing, and quality records.
• Keep assigned quality metrics and documentation up to date.
• Ensure inspection and measurement equipment is properly identified and within calibration requirements.
• Assist with Gage R&R / Measurement System Analysis (MSA), New Product Introduction (NPI), production ramp-ups, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing or quality experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Basic mechanical and/or electrical manufacturing knowledge.
• Experience using inspection and measurement equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail with effective communication, documentation, and escalation skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Experience

• Commercial HVAC or engineered-to-order manufacturing experience.
• Mechanical and/or electrical assembly experience.
• Ability to work with electrical schematics.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, torque tools, gauges, and electrical test equipment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, Layered Process Audits, Gage R&R / MSA, or Quality Management Systems.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.

What We're Looking For

This opportunity is a strong fit for someone who enjoys being hands-on and close to the manufacturing process rather than sitting behind a desk all day. We're looking for someone who can identify quality issues, document findings accurately, communicate problems quickly, and work alongside manufacturing and engineering teams to help prevent defects from reaching the customer.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive hourly rate: $25/hr - $32/hr
• 401K Matching
• PTO/Vacation Days

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