Senior Quality Control Engineer - Precision Inspector

Hydrasearch Company; Stevensville (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

Hydrasearch Company in Stevensville, MD is seeking a Senior Quality Control Engineer to provide technical support to Quality Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain in a high‑mix environment. You will help resolve issues, improve inspection methods, and strengthen quality processes across the organization.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field and 5–10 years of experience, strong GD&T knowledge, and hands‑on metrology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, or related manufacturing role.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, dimensional tolerances, and GD&T.
• Experience investigating product or process nonconformances and applying root-cause and corrective-action methods.
• Experience developing inspection methods, plans, documentation, or process controls.
• Working knowledge of mechanical measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource to Quality Control and Manufacturing personnel, resolving complex product, measurement, drawing, documentation, and process issues.
• Investigate nonconformances and manufacturing issues, support root-cause and corrective-action activities, and coordinate resolution with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Plan, prepare, coordinate, and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with AS9102 and customer requirements.
• Translate engineering drawings and quality requirements into practical inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and measurement methods.
• Develop and improve inspection methods, sampling plans, control plans, and quality documentation.
• Support supplier quality activities, including supplier qualification, technical reviews, and corrective actions.
• Analyze quality data and QC metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide technical guidance to inspectors and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product quality.

Skills

GD&T

Root-cause analysis

Inspection planning

Measurement tools

ERP systems

Written communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Indicators

CMMs

3D scanning

Infor SyteLine ERP

Job description

Hydrasearch Company in Stevensville, MD is seeking a Senior Quality Control Engineer to provide technical support to Quality Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain in a high‑mix environment. You will help resolve issues, improve inspection methods, and strengthen quality processes across the organization.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field and 5–10 years of experience, strong GD&T knowledge, and hands‑on metrology.