Quality Inspector 1

About the role

Your Job Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is seeking a Quality Inspector for our location in Irving TX. Our Team Inspection of parts to design tolerances to ensure the quality of the product prior to use in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect new parts received from internal and external suppliers in a timely with little supervision.
• Identify & report defects to Quality Manager or Quality Engineer
• Partner daily with Quality Manager for priorities and inspection needs.
• Report on non-conforming material to Quality Manager or Quality Engineer
• Know how to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T callouts
• Know the production priorities for the workday and help to assure the completion of production priority work.
• Assist in creation of NCRs for product which fails inspection
• Perform sorting operations when the need arises

Requirements

• Time management skills.
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, completing jobs and must be able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attention to details and ability to focus on assignment.
• Knowledge of reading engineering technical drawings, including GD&T callouts.
• Effective English communication skills, including writing.
• Good problem solving and Quality background strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of inspection tools (i.e. scopes, calipers, micrometers, etc) along with ability to focus for an extended amount of time while using microscope.
• Knowledge or experience with visual inspection tools, such as Keyence or OGP SmartScope, is highly preferred.
• Have good computer skills and able to use Microsoft office products.
• Must be able to work weekends when needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in quality control or inspection.
• Must have knowledge of inspection tools and techniques.
• Must have knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Must have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of inspection tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Effective communication skills.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Work schedule varies based on department needs.

Benefits

Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

With a strong legacy of engineering excellence, Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is part of Molex’s Aerospace & Defense Solutions Division and represents the Signal Technologies business unit. Smiths Interconnect delivers mission‑critical connectivity solutions—including ruggedized connectors, cable assemblies, Fiber & RF, and high‑reliability technologies—designed to perform in the most demanding environments. From aerospace and defense to space, medical, and industrial applications, our innovative products enable reliability where it matters most. Join a passionate, global team helping shape the future of high‑reliability interconnect solutions.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).