Dimensional Inspector

NAES•The Woodlands, TX

2d•$76,400 - $87,900

About The Position

The Dimensional Inspector performs advanced dimensional and visual inspections to verify that manufactured, repaired, refurbished, and received components meet applicable drawings, specifications, customer requirements, work instructions, and acceptance criteria. The role works independently, identifies nonconforming conditions, accurately documents inspection results, supports root-cause investigations, and assists less-experienced inspectors when needed. The position reports to the Quality Manager and works with other inspectors. It is based at an established industrial site, where work may take place around industrial hazards, high noise levels, and new construction. Protective clothing and equipment are required and paid for by NAES. Travel of up to 15% is required. Normal hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with extended hours possible for specific project requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of dimensional inspection, machining, manufacturing, refurbishment, repair, or closely related quality experience.
Knowledge of GD&T fundamentals and application.
Experience using calipers, micrometers, indicators, depth and height measuring tools, bore gauges, thread gauges, pin gauges, radius or feeler gauges, surface plates, and related manual inspection tools.
Basic understanding of machining and manufacturing processes.
Ability to independently interpret engineering drawings and dimensional requirements.
Ability to determine product conformity using defined requirements and objective evidence.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to accurately complete inspection records and quality documentation.
Ability to identify and communicate nonconforming conditions.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Knowledge of dimensional tolerances, inspection planning and documentation, product identification and traceability, and nonconformance identification and control.
Problem-solving ability and sound inspection judgment, including distinguishing specification requirements from personal preference.
Ability to perform complex dimensional inspections independently and exercise sound judgment within established inspection authority.
Ability to recognize when Engineering or Quality disposition is needed rather than making unauthorized technical decisions.
Ability to assist with difficult dimensional evaluations and inspection planning and to serve as a technical resource for less-experienced inspectors.
Ability to support customer, supplier, and third-party inspections when requested.
Ability to identify recurring inspection or manufacturing issues and communicate opportunities for improvement.
Ability to maintain accurate, defensible objective evidence supporting product acceptance or rejection.
Ability to travel up to 15%.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work around manufacturing or refurbishment equipment for extended periods; safely handle inspection equipment and components appropriate to assigned work; visually inspect components and read drawings, specifications, and inspection documentation; and traverse stairways, ladders, grating, and uneven terrain.
Ability to see, hear, read, and react to warning signs, lights, and alarms.
Participation in the Fitness for Duty Program, including a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.
Follow NAES safety rules, procedures, warnings, and posted safety signs; employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely.

Responsibilities

Perform receiving, in-process, final, first-piece, and dimensional inspections as assigned.
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, inspection plans, travelers, and customer requirements.
Verify dimensional characteristics against applicable tolerances and acceptance criteria, applying working knowledge of GD&T.
Perform inspections using approved methods and available equipment.
Verify part identification, revision level, material and part traceability, and inspection status.
Document inspection results clearly and accurately on reports, travelers, checklists, or electronic records.
Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming product when required.
Initiate or support Nonconformance Reports and provide objective inspection evidence for disposition.
Verify reworked or repaired components after corrective work is complete.
Support First Article Inspection, final acceptance, and customer or third-party inspection activities when required.
Review inspection documentation for completeness and accuracy before product release.
Assist Quality and Engineering with dimensional evaluation of discrepant components.
Support investigations involving dimensional nonconformities, repeat defects, or inspection escapes.
Maintain and properly handle assigned inspection equipment; verify its calibration status before use and report damaged, questionable, or out-of-calibration equipment according to procedure.
Support training and mentoring of Level I–III inspectors as requested.
Communicate quality concerns promptly to Quality, Engineering, Operations, or supervision.
Maintain a clean and organized inspection/work area.
Perform other quality-related duties consistent with the position.