Quality Control Inspector

ChampionX • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

ChampionX, now part of SLB, is hiring a Quality Control Inspector for its manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas. The role inspects purchased materials and manufactured parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements. The inspector interprets blueprints and technical instructions, reads material and heat-treatment/mechanical certificates, maintains quality documentation, and supports investigations and corrective actions involving nonconforming products and customer complaints. The role also contributes to Lean and continuous-improvement initiatives and reports unsafe conditions.

The position is based in an enclosed shop quality lab with an open workspace. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; occasional daily overtime and weekend work may be required. New-hire orientation and on-the-job training are provided. Candidates must reside in Houston or surrounding areas. Company-provided PPE includes safety glasses, uniforms, and steel-toed shoes. Immigration sponsorship is not provided. Compensation includes a competitive hourly rate and eligibility for a quarterly bonus. The posting describes a comprehensive benefits package available from the first day of employment.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of quality-inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and Quality Management Software (QMS).
• Proficiency with inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, optical comparators, hardness testers, and height gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret material certificates and heat-treatment and mechanical certificates.
• Knowledge of assembly inspection, testing, and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of machine-shop in-process inspection, the ECN process, and GD&T.
• Knowledge of quality standards and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to understand and follow current process requirements, rules, and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold high ethical standards.
• Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective relationships, show respect and consideration, and foster teamwork and collaboration.
• Adaptability to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles, including ambiguity.
• Professional, positive, enthusiastic attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Must reside in Houston, Texas, or surrounding areas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle ERP.
• Experience with Entropy Quality Management System.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as ANSI, ASME, and ISO 9001.
• Ability to operate and program a CMM; knowledge of FARO/ROMER arms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and follow blueprints, diagrams, and technical instructions for inspections.
• Inspect materials, parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies according to drawings and specifications.
• Communicate quality-control issues and recommend changes to improve product quality.
• Check red-tag bins in production areas to ensure established nonconformance reporting procedures are followed.
• Inspect incoming purchased products according to industry standards and an AQL sampling plan.
• Verify manufactured products meet quality-control standards, engineering specifications, and customer requirements.
• Participate in investigations and disposition of customer complaints, nonconforming products, and returned goods.
• Read and interpret material test reports and heat-treatment and mechanical certificates.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions to supervision immediately.
• Initiate corrective-action requests when conditions adversely affect quality.
• Complete, inspect, and distribute quality records and documents as necessary.
• Participate in Lean events and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Matching 401(k).
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid disability insurance.
• Health savings account with company-provided funds.
• Paid vacation and personal time.
• Quarterly bonus eligibility.
• Company-provided PPE.
• Learning and problem-solving culture, with new-hire orientation and on-the-job training.
• Community outreach and volunteerism opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed