Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Houston, TX
Quality Control Inspector jobs in Houston are in strong demand, concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Pasadena, and the Ship Channel industrial corridor across petrochemical, aerospace, manufacturing, and oilfield services. Employers hiring right now include Sanmina, NOV, and Frazer. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.
Sanmina Energy (Houston) provides: Product Engineering with an emphasis on energy including very complex electro-mechanical systems; Assembly & Test for full electromechanical assemblies across multiple industries with capability to produce new and legacy [high temperature] printed circuit board assemblies; and Precision Machining with capabilities across the full material spectrum.
Job Purpose:
This position is responsible performing functions associated with quality control and quality assurance operations. The primary activity of this position is performing inspections of printed circuit board and electronic assemblies to confirm conformance to drawings, applicable industry standards, purchase orders and other customer requirements
Nature of Duties:
- Performing product inspections per internal, customer, and industry requirements as assigned based on training and experience. This may include:
- Visual inspection of printed circuit board assemblies using 10X – 40X scopes and vision system prior to shipment.
- Visual inspection of printed circuit board fabs for manufacturing defects prior to releasing for production.
- Visual and Dimensional inspection in support of internal assembly operations to verify conformance to requirements using check sheets and hand gages.
- Recording and maintaining logs of type and number of defects. Communicating findings to production team members, engineers, and management.
- Performing First Article Inspections and creating report of findings.
- Preparing NCR’s to document defects in accordance with facility requirements.
- Separating rejected parts and assemblies and identifying defect locations on the assembly.
- Performing audits and familiarizing employees with established processes, policies, standards, and procedures.
- Creating inspection check sheets and inspection test plans based on drawing and procedure requirements.
Non-essential functions and duties:
- Initiating and participating in continuous improvement processes.
- Following the safety procedures of the organization.
- Following the 5S procedures for work area.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to sure the individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High School degree or GED
- Minimum of 2-4 years of quality experience
- Read and understand drawings and purchase order requirements
- Must have the basic knowledge and experience with computers to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software
- Requires excellent attention to detail.
- Requires good time management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Experience inspecting PCB assemblies and in the application of IPC-610 class 3 requirements. Prefer previously certified to IPC-610.
- Experience inspecting electronic assemblies and in the application of IPC-620 Class 3 requirements. Prefer previously certified to IPC-620.
- Ability to keep accurate records.
- Ability to follow documented procedures and standard.
- Ability to read and understand customer specifications from drawings, purchase orders, and process standards
Language skills:
- Ability to read and interpret training documents, safety rules, procedural documents, and blueprints.
- Ability to read and understand drawings and purchase order requirements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written.
- Work requires a good command of the English language
Reasoning ability:
- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Work environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:
- Must be able to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to adapt to frequent changes to work processes.
Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.
Salary Range(annual):$39,500-$54,500
Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.
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Who's Hiring
- Sanmina10

- NOV5

- Frazer5

- Panelmatic5

- Apache Workforce5A
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
Quality Control Inspector Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a quality control inspector job in Houston?
Focus your search on Houston's heaviest hiring sectors: petrochemical and refining along the Ship Channel and Pasadena, aerospace and defense near the Space Center area, and heavy manufacturing in the Energy Corridor. Candidates with API, AWS, or ASNT certifications stand out with industrial employers here. Applying directly to contractors and EPC firms that support major Houston plant operators gives you an edge over general job-board applicants.
Which companies hire quality control inspectors in Houston?
Employers hiring quality control inspectors in Houston right now include Sanmina, NOV, and Frazer, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Houston's hiring base skews heavily toward energy services contractors, chemical plant operators, aerospace manufacturers, and industrial equipment suppliers that maintain large local inspection teams.
Are there remote quality control inspector jobs in Houston?
Yes, but only for a subset of the role. Hands-on inspection work at refineries, fabrication yards, and manufacturing floors requires on-site presence, so most openings are in person. About 0% of quality control inspector openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Documentation review, supplier audits, and quality systems coordination are the functions most likely to offer remote flexibility in Houston.
How can I get a quality control inspector job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is through inspection trainee or quality technician roles at industrial staffing firms that place workers at Ship Channel refineries and fabrication shops. San Jacinto College and Houston Community College offer non-destructive testing and quality fundamentals programs that Houston employers recognize. Entry-level roles in incoming inspection at aerospace suppliers near the Johnson Space Center area also provide structured on-the-job training without requiring prior field experience.
Which industries hire the most quality control inspectors in Houston?
Houston quality control inspector roles concentrate in Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Houston's role as the national center for energy production and petrochemical manufacturing, combined with its large aerospace and heavy equipment base, creates consistent year-round demand for inspection professionals across both plant operations and fabrication environments.
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