QC Inspector III

Kirby Corporation • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Stewart & Stevenson is hiring a Quality Control Inspector III at 10750 Telge Road, Houston, TX 77095. This senior technical role ensures conformity of complex, safety-critical equipment and supports the effectiveness of the ISO 9001 Quality Management System. The position leads inspection activities, supports audits and customer inspections, mentors inspectors, and contributes to continuous improvement in oil and gas and power generation manufacturing.

The role aligns with ISO 9001 clauses 4.4 (QMS and Its Processes), 8.6 (Release of Products and Services), 8.7 (Control of Nonconforming Outputs), 9.2 (Internal Audit, supporting role), and 10.2 and 10.3 (Corrective Action and Continual Improvement).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 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.
• Previous Electrical Quality Control experience required.

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.
• Inspect welded parts using a thorough understanding of AWS D1.1.
• 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 creating 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED