High Tech Machine
QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
Houston, Texas•Full-time
About the Job
High Tech Machine is seeking a Quality Control Manager who is a hands-on leader and a true team player within the Quality Control Department. The ideal candidate has a strong quality background, including setting up and checking quality processes at every inspection point for our machine shop. You’ll play a key role in contributing to our Quality Management System, making sure our work meets customer requirements at every stage, from receiving material to final shipment. You should have a sharp eye for detail, a positive attitude, and the flexibility to adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You should also hold yourself accountable to your team and keep looking for ways to continually improve.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Who we are: High Tech Machine (HTM) is a family-owned precision machine shop in northwest Houston, Texas, and has been in business since 1995. We machine complex, high-precision parts for the Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Mining, and Marine industries, for customers in the U.S. and abroad.
What we do: Our work ranges from one-off prototypes and difficult setups to high-volume production. We run CNC machining centers, CNC horizontal and vertical lathes, manual lathes and mills, and 3-, 4- and 5-axis equipment. We cut materials such as Inconel, duplex, stainless and carbon steels, aluminum, brass and bronze.
How we work: HTM is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Every job follows a set process of review, routing, accuracy checks, and inspection with calibrated tools, including our Romer Arm CMM. Safety is a condition of employment here: everyone follows our safety policies and takes part in ongoing safety training, and we expect it to be part of how you work every day.
Growing with us: We believe in promoting from within. Many of our team members started as shop helpers, drivers or deburr technicians and moved up to 1st Class Machinist, Lead Man or CNC Programmer through hands-on training. More than 40% of our employees have been with us for over 10 years.
Our commitment: “Delivering superior quality every time.” If you take pride in good work, want to keep learning, and want a stable team with room to grow, you’ll fit in well at HTM.
Join our team: At HTM, you won’t just have a job. You’ll build a career alongside skilled people who care about doing things right. Whether you’re starting out or bringing years of experience, we’ll give you the training, support, and opportunities to grow. We’d be proud to have you on the team and look forward to seeing what we can build together.
What we do: Our work ranges from one-off prototypes and difficult setups to high-volume production. We run CNC machining centers, CNC horizontal and vertical lathes, manual lathes and mills, and 3-, 4- and 5-axis equipment. We cut materials such as Inconel, duplex, stainless and carbon steels, aluminum, brass and bronze.
How we work: HTM is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Every job follows a set process of review, routing, accuracy checks, and inspection with calibrated tools, including our Romer Arm CMM. Safety is a condition of employment here: everyone follows our safety policies and takes part in ongoing safety training, and we expect it to be part of how you work every day.
Growing with us: We believe in promoting from within. Many of our team members started as shop helpers, drivers or deburr technicians and moved up to 1st Class Machinist, Lead Man or CNC Programmer through hands-on training. More than 40% of our employees have been with us for over 10 years.
Our commitment: “Delivering superior quality every time.” If you take pride in good work, want to keep learning, and want a stable team with room to grow, you’ll fit in well at HTM.
Join our team: At HTM, you won’t just have a job. You’ll build a career alongside skilled people who care about doing things right. Whether you’re starting out or bringing years of experience, we’ll give you the training, support, and opportunities to grow. We’d be proud to have you on the team and look forward to seeing what we can build together.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Review and verify job travelers before production starts to confirm that specifications, revisions and routing are accurate and complete.
2. Inspect and verify all documentation for incoming material and product, including material test reports and certifications, against purchase order and customer requirements.
3. Prepare and issue Certificates of Conformance/Compliance as required by customer or contract specifications.
4. Do a final review of all job documentation before shipment so that each order is complete, accurate, and fully traceable.
5. Schedule and coordinate third-party and customer witness inspections, acting as the main point of contact during on-site verification.
6. Initiate, investigate and help resolve internal and external Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), working with production and management to find root causes.
7. Develop, implement, and evaluate corrective and continual improvement actions to prevent problems from recurring and to improve product quality and process efficiency.
2. Inspect and verify all documentation for incoming material and product, including material test reports and certifications, against purchase order and customer requirements.
3. Prepare and issue Certificates of Conformance/Compliance as required by customer or contract specifications.
4. Do a final review of all job documentation before shipment so that each order is complete, accurate, and fully traceable.
5. Schedule and coordinate third-party and customer witness inspections, acting as the main point of contact during on-site verification.
6. Initiate, investigate and help resolve internal and external Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), working with production and management to find root causes.
7. Develop, implement, and evaluate corrective and continual improvement actions to prevent problems from recurring and to improve product quality and process efficiency.
8. Make sure every Quality Control Department employee is properly trained for their role, and keep training records current.
9. Take part in and support internal audits, help prepare for external audits, and address any findings.
10. Serve as a key point of contact for customers and suppliers on quality matters, including specifications, documentation, inspection requirements, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
11. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
9. Take part in and support internal audits, help prepare for external audits, and address any findings.
10. Serve as a key point of contact for customers and suppliers on quality matters, including specifications, documentation, inspection requirements, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
11. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Ability to read and interpret drawings and job routers.
3. Highly skilled at evaluating material test reports (MTRs) against customer specifications to ensure compliance.
4. Strong organizational and documentation skills.
5. Ability to communicate in a clear, timely, and professional way that builds trust, strengthens long-term relationships, and reflects the company’s commitment to quality and service.
6. Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team in a fast-paced production setting.
7. A positive demeanor, good listening skills, and the ability to work well with others.
8. Openness to any feedback and a willingness to reflect on your own work and keep improving.
2. Ability to read and interpret drawings and job routers.
3. Highly skilled at evaluating material test reports (MTRs) against customer specifications to ensure compliance.
4. Strong organizational and documentation skills.
5. Ability to communicate in a clear, timely, and professional way that builds trust, strengthens long-term relationships, and reflects the company’s commitment to quality and service.
6. Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team in a fast-paced production setting.
7. A positive demeanor, good listening skills, and the ability to work well with others.
8. Openness to any feedback and a willingness to reflect on your own work and keep improving.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System requirements.
2. Experience with nonconformance reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
2. Experience with nonconformance reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
3. Knowledge of Nondestructive Examination (NDE) processes, such as ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant.
4. Knowledge of destructive testing methods such as tensile, impact (Charpy), and hardness testing.
4. Knowledge of destructive testing methods such as tensile, impact (Charpy), and hardness testing.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Good vision, with or without correction, including close vision and depth perception for detailed inspection and reading documents.
2. Ability to work at a computer for long periods to review and prepare documentation.
3. Ability to work in and around a machine shop environment with exposure to noise, smells, coolants, oils, and metal chips, although this position has a dedicated office.
2. Ability to work at a computer for long periods to review and prepare documentation.
3. Ability to work in and around a machine shop environment with exposure to noise, smells, coolants, oils, and metal chips, although this position has a dedicated office.
4. Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and closed-toe shoes/boots when in the shop.
5. ****Ability to stand, walk, lift, carry, push, or pull, as needed, and enough manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle reams of paper.
****Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
5. ****Ability to stand, walk, lift, carry, push, or pull, as needed, and enough manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle reams of paper.
****Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60-day probationary period. Free vision.
401(k) retirement plan eligibility after 1 year.
Paid time off after 1 year. Paid holidays after 60-day probationary period. HTM is closed the week of Christmas.
401(k) retirement plan eligibility after 1 year.
Paid time off after 1 year. Paid holidays after 60-day probationary period. HTM is closed the week of Christmas.
Paid on the job training.
Pay Range to be determined on experience.
WORK HOURS
Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 100% On-Site.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
High Tech Machine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.