Job Description
Title: Quality Inspector
Location: Dallas, TX
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire
Shift: 1st Shift | 6:00a till 2:30p (Frequent Overtime Available, Including Weekends)
Compensation: Up to $23/hr (Based on Experience)
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Overview:
We are seeking a Quality Inspector to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for inspecting PDU units and switchgear assemblies to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience performing visual inspections, using precision measurement tools, reading basic drawings, and documenting inspection findings. Candidates with military, mechanical, aerospace, Eaton, or ABB experience are highly encouraged to apply.
Job Duties:
• Perform visual inspections of PDU units, switchgear assemblies, and related components.
• Inspect products for defects, workmanship issues, and compliance with engineering drawings.
• Use measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection equipment.
• Read and interpret basic drawings and blueprints; schematic reading experience is a strong plus.
• Document inspection results and accurately report quality findings.
• Enter inspection data and complete reports using Microsoft Office applications.
• Verify dimensional accuracy of manufactured components and assemblies.
• Communicate quality concerns to production and management teams.
• Assist with audits, quality documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Qualifications:
• Previous quality inspection, manufacturing, military, aerospace, mechanical, Eaton, or ABB experience preferred.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measurement equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Schematic reading experience is strongly preferred.
• Basic electrical knowledge required; no electrical testing or repair experience necessary.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends, as needed. Typical workweeks average approximately 50 hours, with overtime opportunities up to 60 hours per week.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Dallas, TX |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
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