QC Inspector III

Stewart & Stevenson•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector III serves as a senior technical authority responsible for ensuring conformity of complex, safety-critical equipment. This role supports the effectiveness of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System by leading inspection activities, supporting audits and customer inspections, mentoring inspectors, and contributing to continuous improvement in oil & gas and power generation manufacturing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
6+ years of quality inspection experience in oilfield, power generation, or heavy equipment manufacturing.
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and customer quality requirements.
Experience supporting audits, customer inspections, and FATs.

Nice To Haves

advanced technical education preferred
CWI preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and perform advanced inspections of critical components, systems, and final assemblies.
Interpret complex engineering drawings, industry codes, standards, and customer specifications.
Thorough understanding of AWS D1.1 for welded part inspection
Support and interface with customers, third-party inspectors, and auditors during inspections and FATs.
Review inspection plans, procedures, and records for accuracy and compliance.
Aid the quality engineer in creation of procedures and inspection criteria
Lead review of nonconforming outputs and support root cause and corrective action activities.
Mentor, train, and qualify QC inspectors to ensure competency and consistency.
Identify recurring quality issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
ISO 9001 Alignment: Clause 4.4 – QMS and Its Processes, Clause 8.6 – Release of Products and Services, Clause 8.7 – Control of Nonconforming Outputs, Clause 9.2 – Internal Audit (supporting role), Clause 10.2 & 10.3 – Corrective Action and Continual Improvement