Inspection Technician

Job Title:

Inspection Technician

Reports to:

VP of Production

Location:

San Marcos, Texas

We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptional individuals who want to learn, build, and lay a foundation for our company for the years to come.

About this role:

Noveon Magnetics is seeking a detail-oriented and technically driven Inspection Technician to support our growing advanced manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on problem solving, thrives in a fast-paced production environment, and takes pride in precision, accuracy, and continuous improvement. The Inspection Technician will be responsible for programming, operating, calibrating, and troubleshooting automated inspection systems used to validate product quality and manufacturing performance.

This individual will work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure products meet strict dimensional and quality requirements while supporting process optimization and equipment reliability.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work?

What We Have To

Offer:

• Competitive Base
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan and match program
• Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Sick Leave (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Company Paid Holidays

Diversity

At Noveon Magnetics, we believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What You'll Be Doing:

Equipment Setup, Programming, and Maintenance

• Programing Automated Systems:
Set up, program, and calibrate automated inspection equipment (e.g., Vision Systems, CMM, automated optical inspection, or custom robotic sorting systems) to evaluate machined parts, components, and assemblies.

• Validating Equipment Accuracy:
Plan, execute, and analyze Gage R&R (Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility) studies and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) to ensure the reliability, repeatability, and statistical validity of automated inspection programs, software routines, and holding fixtures.

• Managing Traceable Calibration:
Oversee, manage, and execute the calibration of automated inspection machinery and manual precision tools to traceable standards (e.g., NIST), ensuring total quality compliance, maintaining calibration logs, and safely managing master standards.

• Managing Equipment Configurations:
Create, optimize, and maintain part program files, inspection routines, and recipe configurations for new and existing product lines.

• Interface & Adapt Overhaul:
Comfortably navigate, troubleshoot, and operate international equipment interfaces, including machinery manufactured in China with translated user interfaces, varying software structures, or unique system logic.

Core Quality & Inspection

• Executing High-Tech Inspections:
Perform automated and advanced dimensional and visual inspections to ensure products meet company quality standards, engineering
specifications, and customer requirements.

• Performing Traditional Verification:
Conduct first article, in-process, and final inspections , utilizing manual precision tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges) to
validate automated machine accuracy and read/interpret accompanying blueprints.

• Analyzing & Documenting Data:
Identify, isolate, and document defects, nonconforming materials, or quality concerns. Maintain highly accurate inspection records and digital quality documentation within company systems.

Collaboration & Technical Troubleshooting

• International Vendor Liaison:
Assist engineering in troubleshooting machine errors, translating technical requirements, and collaborating directly with overseas equipment manufacturers and vendors to resolve software bugs or mechanical flaws.

• Bridging Quality & Production:
Partner closely with production, machining, and engineering teams to quickly resolve floor quality issues and optimize automated throughput.

• Continuous Improvement:
Follow company safety procedures and…