Drake is a high-tech manufacturing company based in Cypress, Texas. We proudly serve leading customers across aircraft, space, energy, semiconductor, defense, medical, and other highly regulated industries. We work in a collaborative, supportive environment where employees are valued, empowered, and provided opportunities for hands-on learning and professional growth. At Drake, customers are our focus, and we build success together.
Position Summary:
The QC Inspector / Machined Parts is responsible for inspecting and verifying precision-machined components to ensure they meet customer, engineering, and quality requirements. This position works closely with Quality and Machining personnel to identify dimensional or quality issues, support timely product releases, and ensure parts meet required specifications and tolerances.
What Success Looks Like:
During your first year, you will: Ensure product quality — Perform visual and dimensional inspections of machined parts to verify compliance with drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and customer requirements. Deliver accurate inspections — Use precision measuring equipment to complete first-piece, in-process, final, and first article inspections. Maintain quality documentation — Accurately complete inspection reports, FAI documentation, QC releases, and nonconformance records. Support production — Partner with machinists to resolve dimensional and quality issues while helping reduce nonconformances and scrap. Promote quality and compliance — Support calibration, MRB, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
What We're Looking For:
The ideal candidate will bring: 1-3 years of quality inspection experience with machined or precision-manufactured parts. Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, indicators, and other precision measuring equipment. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T. Strong understanding of dimensional inspection and tight-tolerance requirements. Strong attention to detail, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and effectively support second-shift production. Preferred Experience inspecting CNC-machined components. Experience with CMMs, vision systems, optical comparators, or similar inspection equipment. Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports. Experience in an
AS9100D, ISO
9001, aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environment. Work Environment /
Schedule:
(as applicable): Primary shop or lab-type environment working with product, hand tools, shop equipment, and report writing daily. This position follows a 4/10 schedule Monday - Thursday. Initial training will be conducted on the 1st shift. Upon completion of training, the role will transition to 2nd shift (4:15 pm - 2:45 am). There will be a minimum two-week overlap period requiring extended or heavier workdays. Why Join Drake? Drake offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and 401(k), along with a collaborative culture built on integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement. We are committed to helping our employees grow through hands-on experience, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement. Drake Plastics is a drug-free workplace. All applicants who receive conditional offers of employment will be subject to pre-employment drug testing.
