Quality Control Specialist

About the role

This role oversees incoming material inspection and process documentation for the Fort Worth manufacturing site. You will support quality standards, handle calibration coordination, and provide technical guidance to the Quality Control Technician team. The position operates during the day shift on Monday through Thursday hours.

Every role in this field shares a few habits: clear communication, structured thinking, and steady follow through. Teams hold regular meetings, review progress, and adjust plans. Success usually depends on how well you work with others, not just how hard you try. Successful professionals in any field share a few habits: they take notes, keep commitments, and communicate in writing. Teams value people who make their work easy to review and build on.

Key facts

What you'll do

Incoming material analysis verifies that components meet specifications before production use.

First Shot approvals are completed for internally molded components to validate process capability.

TREs are assisted as needed to support quality and engineering objectives.

Quality containment activities are supported in collaboration with Quality Engineers to limit defects.

The USC-Texas Calibration Program is maintained to ensure measurement accuracy across operations.

Technical support is provided to Quality Control Technicians to ensure consistent inspection execution.

Requirements

Technical associate degree is preferred, or you bring a minimum of 2 years of quality experience.

Current or prior experience as a US Conec Quality Control Technician is required for this role.

Knowledge of optical fiber, cable, connectors, and hardware products is considered a plus.

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are necessary for cross-functional collaboration.

Ability to plan tests and analyze and interpret results is essential for effective decision-making.

Basic proficiency with standard MS Office applications is required for documentation and reporting.

Practical notes

This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship; only U.S. citizens and currently authorized workers may apply.

Onsite presence is required at the Fort Worth manufacturing location during the listed day shift schedule.

Travel is not listed as a regular requirement for this role.

Typical interview steps

Hiring processes usually combine a screening conversation with one or more interview rounds. Candidates can expect questions about their experience, a scenario or case, and a chance to ask their own questions. Preparation and specific examples from past work carry the most weight. Whatever the role, preparation is visible. Reviewing the company's product, the job description, and your own past work before the conversation is the strongest step.

Good to know

Precision plastics and engineered connectivity components form the core focus of production activities.

The role relies on vision systems, stereoscopes, cameras, contact gaging tools, and spectrophotometers for measurements.

Collaboration, continuous improvement, and strict adherence to quality standards define success in this position.

Questions to ask

Good questions to ask the employer in the interview: what does success look like in the first six months, how is the team structured, what is the current biggest challenge, and how are decisions made. Asking about growth paths and the review process is also well received. Employers expect questions, and good ones show preparation.

Career growth

Careers in this field grow through a mix of experience, responsibility, and demonstrated results. Early years build skills; later years build ownership. Many professionals switch focus areas or companies to keep growing. Growth in any career comes from scope, results, and reputation. Take on work that is slightly uncomfortable, and make sure others can see the outcomes.