Sr. Quality Inspector

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Sr. Quality Inspector for their Round Rock facility. The ideal candidate will inspect and verify materials in accordance with rigorous quality standards across various industries, engage in detailed inspections and testing, and maintain thorough documentation to support compliance. This role requires effective communication and a strong commitment to quality assurance in manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass standard eye exam.
• Ability to run a CMM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test materials and components for compliance.
• Create non-conforming reports for rejected materials.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports for customers.

Skills

Visual inspection

Effective writing skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMM

Microscope

Calipers

Job description

We’re hiring a Sr. Quality Inspector at our Round Rock, TX facility! Join our quality team to inspect and test materials, components, and finished products, ensuring they meet rigorous standards for the nuclear, aerospace, and oil & gas industries.

Receiving Inspection – Inspect and test material received.

In-Process/Final Inspections - Check in-process work against work order to verify proper materials, assembly, and tolerances.

Demonstrate proficiency the use of or the ability to learn to use or perform:

Visual inspection

Pin gages, thread gages, gage blocks, etc.

Microscope

Boroscope

Height gage

Optical comparator

Surface plate measurements

Calipers

Resistance testing (multimeter)

Insulation resistance (IR) testing (megohmmeter)

Dielectric testing

XRF

FTIR

Hydrostatic testing

Hardness testing

Pull testing

Verify that materials meet specifications (purchase orders, customer orders, customer requirements, etc.).

Create non-conforming report (NCR) for rejected material, and initiate return process of unapproved material.

Maintain records and logs as required for department record keeping.

Prepare accurate and professional inspection reports for both internal and external customers.

Read and interpret blueprints to ANSI-Y14.5 (GD&T), read schematics, engineering drawings, materials lists, inspection standards and other specification documentation to determine dimensions, tolerance specifications and other Quality compliance requirements.

What You Bring:

High school diploma or GED required.

Must pass a standard eye examination. Far vision: 20/40 or better. Near vision: Jaeger type 1 20/25. Color perception: average or normal (4 of 6 responses on Titmus, B+L, or American Optical testing machine or a satisfactory response (1) when tested with an Ishihara or Pseudoisochromatic plate). Corrected vision acceptable.

Must able to work overtime and weekends.

Physical requirements may include lifting to 50 pounds.

Effective writing skills for inspection reports and related documents and to communicate problems concerning dimensions and materials used for manufacturing of the product to Engineering, Machine Shop and Purchasing personnel.

Lives the “continuous improvement” philosophy; develops and adopts new ideas and concepts

Desired requirements:

Ability to run a CMM.

ASQ Certification preferred such as:

CQI (Certified Quality Inspector) and/or

CQT (Certified Quality Technician)

Able to apply advanced mathematical concepts including standard shop math, trigonometry and algebra and to apply mathematical operations to dimensional inspection requirements. This includes the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure; to use whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; to compute rates, ratios, and percents; and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ultra Energy, a Business Unit of Curtiss Wright, is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers’ success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority.

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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contactTalent Acquisition.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

About Us

Join the WRIGHT Team!

Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer Our Employees:

Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry.You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!

Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work.You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world.Now that something to be proud of!

Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.