Quality Inspector - Mechanical

About the role

Allen Control Systems is seeking a highly skilled Quality Inspector to support the inspection, testing, and quality analysis. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for detail, technical aptitude, and a commitment to upholding excellence in a fast-paced production environment. This is an onsite position, initially located in Austin, with a planned transition to a new facility in Pflugerville, TX, anticipated in Q3/Q4 2026.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of machined parts and assemblies using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).
• Verify conformance to engineering drawings, blueprints, and tolerances, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
• Document inspection results, identify non-conformances, and initiate quarantine procedures for defective items while notifying relevant teams.
• Conduct first article inspections (FAI) and support supplier quality audits to ensure incoming materials meet specifications.
• Maintain inspection equipment through routine calibration and troubleshooting to guarantee measurement accuracy.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues, track trends, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Generate reports on quality metrics, such as defect rates and yield, using basic data analysis tools.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing or assembly setting.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and reading technical drawings/blueprints.
• Basic understanding of quality standards like ISO 9001 and statistical process control (SPC).
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Certification as a Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) from ASQ or similar.
• Experience with CMM programming (e.g., PC-DMIS) or automated inspection systems.
• Familiarity with non-conformance reporting (NCR), material review boards (MRB), and corrective action processes (CAR).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• ACS Equity Package
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off