Quality Specialist

Quality Specialist

We are partnering with a growing manufacturing organization to hire a Quality Specialist in Texas. This hands-on role is ideal for candidates with manufacturing quality control experience, knowledge of non-conformance reporting, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and perform precision inspections. Candidates from steel, metal fabrication, medical device, and other precision manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply.

Compensation: $55,000-65,000 annually

Location: Alvarado, TX

Work Model: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: MondayFriday, 7:30 AM4:30 PM

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, & 401k

What's the job?

• Inspect incoming materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, product specifications, and dimensional tolerances.
• Perform dimensional inspections using micrometers and other precision measurement equipment.
• Conduct visual inspections and product testing to verify product quality and conformance.
• Identify nonconforming materials and products, prepare and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and document findings.
• Review engineering drawing revisions, material certifications, specifications, and inspection records.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and testing records.
• Assist with quality audits, ISO-related compliance activities, and calibration of inspection equipment.
• Communicate quality concerns to operations and quality leadership and support corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Work independently while collaborating with the site Operations Manager and Regional Quality Manager.

What's needed?

• Manufacturing or industrial quality control experience, including hands-on inspection and non-conformance reporting (NCRs).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, specifications, and tolerances.
• Experience using micrometers and other dimensional measurement tools.
• Technical education, such as a two-year technical school program, or relevant technical education supported by experience.
• Familiarity with quality documentation, inspection records, and drawing revisions.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to make sound quality decisions independently.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to escalate issues and work with operations teams.
• ISO 9000/9001 knowledge, steel or metal fabrication experience, material certifications, auditing, calibration, and material testing experience are strongly preferred.

What's in it for me?

• Meaningful responsibility: Join a small quality team where your inspection work directly supports product quality and manufacturing standards.
• Consistent schedule: Work Monday through Friday with a 7:30 AM4:30 PM schedule.
• Paid time off and benefits: Receive 15 days of PTO, federal holidays, a 401(k), and a standard company benefits package.
• Technical development: Build experience with precision measurement, engineering drawings, quality systems, material certifications, and product testing.
• Growth opportunities: Join an expanding manufacturing organization with opportunities to develop within its quality function.

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