Senior Quality Inspector - Precision Gear & Machining

C-B Gear & Machine, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

C-B Gear & Machine, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing team. You will inspect machined components, gears, and gearboxes, perform in-process and final inspections, and verify conformance to drawings and customer specifications.

The role requires strong machining knowledge, GD&T proficiency, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Familiarity with CMM/Romer arms and PC-DMIS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection in manufacturing or machining environments.
• Strong understanding of machining processes and precision measurement.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience inspecting large machined components is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspection of machined components, gears, shafts, housings, and gearbox components.
• Perform in-process and final inspections to verify conformance to drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and manufacturing specifications.
• Inspect IDs, ODs, bearing fits, shaft fits, keyways, splines, gear features, runout, concentricity, and other critical dimensions.
• Perform non-destructive testing (NDT), including magnetic particle and dye penetrant inspection, as required.
• Use precision inspection equipment including micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, depth micrometers, indicators, calipers, gauge blocks and pins, surface plates.
• Perform dimensional inspection using a Romer portable measuring arm / PC-DMIS when required.
• Verify manufactured and repaired components against customer drawings and C-B Gear engineering requirements.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Identify and clearly document nonconforming dimensions or conditions.
• Communicate inspection findings with machinists, engineering, production, and management.
• Assist production personnel with dimensional verification during machining operations.
• Inspect incoming material and outsourced components as required.
• Verify completed work prior to release for assembly or shipment.
• Maintain inspection equipment and ensure calibration status is current.
• Support continuous improvement of C-B Gear's inspection and quality processes.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T understanding

Reading drawings

Machining knowledge

Attention to detail

Communicating findings

Tools

Portable CMM / Romer arms

PC-DMIS

Job description

C-B Gear & Machine, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing team. You will inspect machined components, gears, and gearboxes, perform in-process and final inspections, and verify conformance to drawings and customer specifications.

The role requires strong machining knowledge, GD&T proficiency, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Familiarity with CMM/Romer arms and PC-DMIS is preferred.