Quality Inspector Jobs in Maryland
Quality Inspector jobs in Maryland are in steady demand, concentrated in the state's defense contracting, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing sectors that anchor the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Most openings are in Baltimore, Rockville, and the Frederick-Hagerstown area, where employers like Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and McCormick & Company maintain long-standing operations. The most sought-after specialties are government contract quality assurance, ISO and AS9100 auditing, and food and pharmaceutical inspection. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Customer Quality Inspector (DSQR) - 2nd Shift to join our team in Beltsville, MD!
This is a 2nd shift position with core hours of 1 pm - 9 pm OR 2 pm - 10 pm, Monday - Friday.
The hourly rate for this position is $28.00 per hour + 10% shift premium.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
The Customer Quality Inspector has familiarity with all aspects of the inspection process; Blueprint reading and specification interpretation, use of standard gaging equipment (calipers, micrometers, comparators). Understanding of aerospace document control procedures.
In this role, you will:
- Work with cross functional team to manage and prioritize work orders to ensure customer demand and the production schedules are met.
- Verify compliance with the customer’s requirements and verify supplier documentation.
- Check documentation (from Purchase Order to Certificate of Conformity)
- Visual inspection (marking, appearance, condition) as allowed by customer
- Check dimensional characteristics
- Ensure that the FAIR (First Article Inspection Report) has been approved by the customer
- Record inspection operations in log
- Declare and document any non-conformity
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
- Minimum of one (1) year of aerospace quality experience
- Experience with aerospace documentation including Certificates of Conformity, Inspection Records, travelers, and work orders.
- Experience reading and understanding blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment, immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience as a DSQR in Aerospace industry
- Experience with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience working within an AS9100 certified quality management system.
- Experience reviewing, preparing, or validating AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
- Experience with source inspection, supplier quality, or customer quality assurance activities.
- Experience working with controlled technical data, including ITAR, EAR, and CUI requirements.
- Experience with aerospace customer requirements and flow-down compliance.
- Ability to interpret and apply GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
Skills:
- Strong communication skills both written and verbally.
- Must be able to lift up 35lbs on a regular basis with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arm’s length, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for 8+ hours/day with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute percentages, area, circumference, and volume; draw and interpret bar graphs Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures and equipment, manufacturing methods, routings, and standards
#LI-SK1
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Eaton’s IS AER FED division is currently seeking a Customer Quality Inspector (DSQR) - 2nd Shift to join our team in Beltsville, MD!
This is a 2nd shift position with core hours of 1 pm - 9 pm OR 2 pm - 10 pm, Monday - Friday.
The hourly rate for this position is $28.00 per hour + 10% shift premium.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
The Customer Quality Inspector has familiarity with all aspects of the inspection process; Blueprint reading and specification interpretation, use of standard gaging equipment (calipers, micrometers, comparators). Understanding of aerospace document control procedures.
In this role, you will:
- Work with cross functional team to manage and prioritize work orders to ensure customer demand and the production schedules are met.
- Verify compliance with the customer’s requirements and verify supplier documentation.
- Check documentation (from Purchase Order to Certificate of Conformity)
- Visual inspection (marking, appearance, condition) as allowed by customer
- Check dimensional characteristics
- Ensure that the FAIR (First Article Inspection Report) has been approved by the customer
- Record inspection operations in log
- Declare and document any non-conformity
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
- Minimum of one (1) year of aerospace quality experience
- Experience with aerospace documentation including Certificates of Conformity, Inspection Records, travelers, and work orders.
- Experience reading and understanding blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment, immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience as a DSQR in Aerospace industry
- Experience with computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience working within an AS9100 certified quality management system.
- Experience reviewing, preparing, or validating AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
- Experience with source inspection, supplier quality, or customer quality assurance activities.
- Experience working with controlled technical data, including ITAR, EAR, and CUI requirements.
- Experience with aerospace customer requirements and flow-down compliance.
- Ability to interpret and apply GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
Skills:
- Strong communication skills both written and verbally.
- Must be able to lift up 35lbs on a regular basis with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arm’s length, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for 8+ hours/day with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute percentages, area, circumference, and volume; draw and interpret bar graphs Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures and equipment, manufacturing methods, routings, and standards
#LI-SK1
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality inspector jobs across Maryland.
- High school diploma or GED plus relevant manufacturing or inspection experience required
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management standards strongly preferred
- Proficiency with measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and coordinate measuring machines
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
- Knowledge of government contract quality requirements under DCAA or MIL-SPEC standards
- Certification from ASQ such as Certified Quality Inspector or Certified Quality Technician preferred
Quality Inspector Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality inspector in Maryland?
Maryland does not require a state-issued license to work as a quality inspector, so most employers hire based on education and credentials. A high school diploma or associate degree in manufacturing technology, engineering, or a related field provides the foundation. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector credential strengthens your candidacy significantly. Maryland's defense and aerospace employers also value familiarity with government contract standards, which you can build through technical training programs at community colleges like Montgomery College or Baltimore City Community College.
Which companies hire quality inspectors in Maryland?
Employers hiring quality inspectors in Maryland right now include Northrop Grumman, Chimes District of Columbia, and ARELI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Maryland's concentration of defense contractors, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and food processing companies means openings appear consistently across the state throughout the year.
Which Maryland cities have the most quality inspector jobs?
Elkridge, Baltimore, and Westminster lead Maryland for quality inspector openings. Baltimore drives volume through its port-related manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and food production industries, while Rockville and the broader Montgomery County corridor reflect the dense concentration of defense contractors and life sciences firms that rely heavily on quality assurance professionals.
Are there remote quality inspector jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality inspection is fundamentally a hands-on role requiring physical presence on a production floor, in a laboratory, or at a supplier site. About 0% of quality inspector openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve document control, audit coordination, or supplier quality management rather than direct physical inspection.
How can I get hired as a quality inspector in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a production associate or manufacturing technician role at a Maryland facility, which exposes you to quality processes from the floor level. Large defense and aerospace employers in the Baltimore-Washington corridor often hire entry-level quality technicians and train them internally. Completing an ASQ Certified Quality Inspector exam and taking quality fundamentals courses at Anne Arundel Community College or Frederick Community College signals commitment to hiring managers. A background in military service with quality or logistics duties is also recognized strongly by Maryland's defense contractors.
Where can I find and apply to quality inspector jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to quality inspector jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly through the listings.
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