Quality Inspector

Description Description Job Title: Quality Inspector Department: Quality Location: San Marcos, CA Reports to: Quality Manager Position Type: Hourly, RFT

About the Company:

DwyerOmega is a globally trusted leader in manufacturing innovative instrumentation solutions for the Process Measurement, Automation, Control and HVAC markets. With very strong brand recognition and high levels of customer loyalty, DwyerOmega has an unmatched reputation for providing customized solutions that meet and exceed customer needs. Our team of engineering experts help our customers select technical, and often configured, product solutions for their unique applications.

The company offers over 300,000 state-of-the-art products for process measurement and control of temperature, humidity, pressure, strain, force, flow, level, pH, conductivity, and indoor air quality, and is a recognized global leader in the digital marketing of technical products. The products that we manufacture are used to control and drive process efficiency, creating safe and sustainable environments.

At DwyerOmega, we enable our customers to improve the world – one measurement at a time. We achieve this through our unwavering commitment to technology, customer service, and overall continuous improvement. Every day, we strive to cultivate a culture of ingenuity, empowerment, accountability, adaptability, and speed.

The company’s corporate headquarters are based in Michigan City, Indiana, and Norwalk, CT with manufacturing locations and sales offices located throughout the world.

About Fluid Components International (FCI):

Fluid Components International (FCI) is a leading global manufacturer of advanced flow and level measurement instrumentation, utilizing patented thermal dispersion technologies to deliver highly accurate, reliable solutions for industrial process applications. With more than 60 years of innovation and experience, FCI serves a wide range of industries including chemical, oil & gas, power and energy, water and wastewater, pharmaceutical, nuclear power, and aerospace, with products such as mass flow meters, flow switches, level switches, and sensors. FCI’s engineering and production facilities are headquartered in San Marcos, California, and the company operates globally within DwyerOmega. FCI is recognized for its rigorous testing, calibration capabilities, and commitment to quality, backed by ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications.

Position Purpose Under the direction of the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Inspector will maintain quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, finished products, and recording the results. Excellent communication and leadership skills are a must, as well as a keen attention to detail.

Essential Job Functions (primary duties and outputs of position)

• Inspect at receiving and in-process inspection.
• Complete operation sheet with stamping and dating for controlled production.
• Maintain lot traceability.
• Interpret production schematics, specification and/or blueprints.
• Perform final inspection of complex assemblies.
• Administer prescribed inspection procedures, set up and checks.
• Perform visual inspections on production bench-assembled components and subassemblies for conformance.
• Predetermine electrical and/or mechanical standard, specification or tolerances.
• Maintain gauges in working order and maintain work area

Safety

• Follow safe work practices, participate in safety training as required, and report any unsafe condition or accident.

Quality

• Employees are responsible to understand and support the quality policy and the appropriate elements of the quality management system for their areas of work, reduce, eliminate, and prevent quality deficiencies including escapes.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities related to product, process, and quality system.
• All employees have the responsibility and authority to identify quality deficiencies, elevate any concerns for action within or related to our quality system and processes.

Communication

• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain effective and constructive working relationships with others both internally and externally.
• Prepare effective reports and presentation of departmental information.

Requirements

Education/Work Experience Requirements

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• 1 or more years of experience in manufacturing QA inspection or Associate’s Degree.
• Must be able to operate standard inspection devices and/or elementary testing equipment.
• Must be able to document electronic invoices with MRP system.
• Must be able to read and understand wiring diagrams; schematics, blueprints.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and follow verbal and written job instructions.
• Able to pass IDC-J-STD-001 on IPC A610.
• Experience working in a controlled environment where lot traceability is desired.
• Computer experience (using Excel) for data collection.

Physical/Travel Requirements

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and office environment with regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, hand tools, and test equipment.
• May involve exposure to electrical components, adhesives, solvents, and potting materials, with appropriate safety controls and required use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Noise levels are generally moderate and may vary based on production activity.
• Requires repetitive use of hands and wrists for assembly, testing, inspection, and material handling tasks.
• Requires fine motor skills, manual dexterity, and the ability to use hand tools and test instruments with precision.
• Requires the ability to bend, reach, walk, and move within the work area as needed throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Requires the ability to visually inspect small components, read drawings, labels, and computer screens, with or without corrective lenses.

At DwyerOmega, we’re committed to fair, transparent compensation. All U.S. job postings include a good-faith salary range that reflects the role, location, experience, and internal equity. We encourage open conversations about pay and are happy to discuss compensation at any stage of the hiring process.