Precision Grinding Quality Assurance Inspector

Precision Grinding Quality Assurance InspectorLocation: Houston, TXA day in the lifeYour shift begins at the bench, zeroing calipers and micrometers and validating dial bore gages. You open the job traveler, review the blueprint, and kick off a First Article Inspection to confirm the first part is exactly to spec. You capture readings, validate hardness on the tester, and record everything in our ERP system. Mid-morning, a tolerance drift triggers a quick 5 Why session with production. You analyze the data, refine the SOP, and help the team lock the process back in. In the afternoon, you run Non-Destructive Testing, complete final verifications, and close the loop with clear, traceable documentation.What you will doInspect precision ground parts against drawings and specifications, ensuring conformance at every step.Operate and trust, but verify, with calipers, micrometers, dial bore gages, and hardness testers.Lead and document First Article Inspections (FAI) for new and revised work.Create, follow, and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that keep quality predictable.Apply 5 Why root cause analysis to contain defects and prevent recurrence.Perform tolerance analysis to validate capability against requirements.Use Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to confirm material integrity without compromise.Read and interpret complex blueprints to guide precise measurement strategies.Collaborate with production to drive continuous improvement and repeatable outcomes.Capture accurate, audit-ready data and results in ERP.What you bringHands-on quality inspection experience, ideally with precision grinding operations.Deep working knowledge of quality control practices and metrology principles.Expertise with measurement gauges and NDT techniques.Fluency reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.Comfort with tolerance analysis and precision measurement strategies.Competence using ERP software for documentation and reporting.Strong problem-solving instincts and a continuous improvement mindset.Exacting attention to detail; effective both independently and on a team.Core proficienciesQuality Inspection Experience; Quality Control ExperienceContinuous Improvement; 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Tolerance AnalysisAdvanced Inspection & Gauge MeasurementNon-Destructive Testing (NDT)Precision Measurement & InspectionFirst Article Inspection (FAI)Blueprint ReadingTools & technologiesHardness Tester (Mitutoyo, Phase II, Starrett)ERP SoftwareMeasurement GaugesCalipers and Micrometers #J-18808-Ljbffr Torrey Holistics