Quality Technician

TECHEAD; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TECHEAD is seeking a Quality Technician to join our team in Laurel, MD. You will perform in-process production audits, inspect incoming materials, review engineering drawings, and manage gauge calibration to ensure product conformance.

You will document results, report non-conformances, issue corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with quality standards and safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in STEM preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in quality, inspection, engineering, or manufacturing roles preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and utilize standard measurement tools.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges).
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, blueprints, and industry specs (ANSI, ASTM, API, 3A).
• Familiarity with quality documentation, reporting, and accurate data entry.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and approve incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods against drawings and specs.
• Perform daily product inspections using precision tools (height gauges, calipers, micrometers).
• Document inspection results through reports, logs, and database entries, including tracking rework and scrap.
• Communicate non-conformances to affected departments and follow up for adjustments.
• Issue Corrective Actions following internal quality guidelines.
• Maintain and manage production gauges; perform in-house calibration and coordinate third-party calibration.
• Verify proper operation of gauges and coordinate necessary inspections and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain SOPs for Quality department and update as needed.
• Assist in auditing internal procedures and provide recommendations to address non-conformances.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality systems and reduce rework.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Inspection

Documentation

Corrective actions

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in STEM

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Thread gauges

Job description

Seeking a Quality Technician to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for in-process production audits, inspecting incoming materials, reviewing engineering blueprints drawings and managing the calibration of gauges.

What You'll Do:

• Inspect and approve incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform daily product inspections utilizing precision measurement tools, including height gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
• Document inspection results accurately through reports, logs, and database entries, including tracking rework and scrap.
• Communicate non-conformances promptly to affected departments and follow up to ensure required adjustments are made.
• Issue Corrective Actions as appropriate, strictly following internal quality guidelines.
• Maintain and manage all production gauges; perform in-house calibration where possible and coordinate third-party calibration when necessary.
• Verify the proper operation of gauges, managing necessary inspections and repairs.
• Ensure strict compliance with company quality standards, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Quality department, executing revisions and updates as needed.
• Assist in auditing internal work procedures and provide actionable recommendations to address non-conformances.
• Participate actively in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing quality systems and reducing rework.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in STEM or related coursework preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a quality, inspection, engineering, or manufacturing role preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and utilize standard measurement tools.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and thread gauges).
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, blueprints, and industry specifications (e.g., ANSI, ASTM, API, and 3A).
• Familiarity with quality documentation, reporting, and accurate data entry.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.