Job Description

Quality Control Inspector
Location: 203A Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666-2128
Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Salary Range: $22 - $30/hr

Hydrasearch is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join our team in Stevensville, MD In this role, you will support manufacturing operations by verifying that all incoming materials, in-process work, and finished products strictly meet defined engineering and quality requirements.

Operating within our AS9100-certified precision manufacturing environment, you will perform critical dimensional and visual inspections using standard measurement equipment. You will be responsible for reviewing supplier documentation to ensure total conformance to purchase requirements and will play a key role in communicating technical findings to both production and quality personnel to ensure operational excellence.

About Us: Hydrasearch is a U.S. manufacturer specializing in fluid-transfer and control systems for maritime, aerospace, and defense applications. Since its founding in 1962, Hydrasearch has developed capabilities in hose assemblies, valve fittings, and customer machined parts, often to meet MIL-SPEC and naval standards.

At Hydrasearch, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Inspection: Verify incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products against engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase orders.

• Metrology: Perform dimensional and visual inspections using standard mechanical measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).

• Documentation: Review supplier certificates of conformance (CoC), material certifications, and test reports for compliance.

• Traceability: Verify traceability between product identification, supplier certifications, and applicable documentation.

• Quality Control: Identify and document nonconforming material; coordinate with Quality and Production teams on proper disposition.

• Reporting: Maintain accurate inspection records and status identification.

• Collaboration: Communicate findings and required adjustments to production personnel and maintain an organized, safe inspection area.

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Experience: 0–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, quality control, or technical environment (or equivalent vocational training).

• Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, blueprints, or technical specifications.

• Measurement Skills: Basic familiarity with mechanical measurement tools, such as calipers or micrometers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Technical trade school certificate or an Associate degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• Industry Knowledge: Previous experience working within an AS9100 or ISO 9001 certified quality management system.

• Specialized Tools: Experience using height gages, thread gages, or CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) equipment.

• Software: Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems or specialized Quality Management Software (QMS).

• Problem Solving: Demonstrated experience in identifying non-conformances and participating in root-cause analysis.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Competitive salary
• Bonus programs
• 401K retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)

Please contact us at (410) 778-2000 or hr@dixonvalve.com if you need help to participate fully in the application process.