Quality Control Inspector

Oceaneering•Houston, TX

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector will be required to comprehend specifications to determine testing and inspection procedures and equipment to be used. The candidate must be able to read dials or digital displays, compare results with specifications, record test and inspection data, and confer with engineers, technicians, and production personnel. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to perform dimensional checks and visual verifications of raw material, fasteners, fabricated parts, and machined parts to acceptance criteria; document and track non-conformance reports and material; and work with minimal instruction and supervision. This position requires daily onsite attendance and is not a remote-work position.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 7 years of experience with advanced measurement techniques.
Minimum of 7 years of experience using advanced quality inspection techniques.
Basic understanding of Statistical Process Control.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and document management software, such as Kofax and Adobe.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to communicate requirements effectively with suppliers and subcontractors.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of ISO 17020 and ISO 17025.
Knowledge of NDT methodologies.
Knowledge of welding methodologies.
Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) for dimensional inspection and product verification.
Experience using Faro Arm portable coordinate measurement systems for dimensional inspection and verification.

Responsibilities

Performing inspections on materials, products, assemblies, and sub-assemblies.
Reading drawings, comprehending specifications and tolerances, reading dial indicators and digital gages, comparing results with specifications, recording test data, and conferring with engineers, technicians, and production personnel as necessary.
Performing dimensional checks and visual verifications of fabricated and machined parts to acceptance criteria.
Using measurement and test equipment, including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), Faro Arms, and functional gages, to determine whether products meet all stated requirements.
Validating the quality of machined and fabricated parts and assemblies in terms of dimensional accuracy and visual verification according to acceptance criteria.
Reviewing data supplied with material and parts against acceptance criteria, including dimensional reports, Material Test Reports (MTRs), traceability reports, and certificates of conformity.
Liaising with suppliers as required to ensure acceptable product, documentation, and service quality is maintained.
Understanding and adhering to requirements for gage calibration and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
Developing and maintaining inspection plans per drawing requirements.
Interpreting inspection results.
Assisting more experienced technicians and professionals in technical tasks.
Performing technical work tasks requiring moderate technical experience.
Checking in with supervisors routinely, successfully completing tasks as requested, and beginning to think independently about solutions for recurring equipment-handling problems.
Elevating issues when they are beyond the scope of the position.
Applying routine techniques and standards under moderate supervision.
Showing initiative and enthusiasm to strengthen foundational understanding of the work area, gain exposure to related work areas, and acquire new skills.
Working under well-defined procedures and guidelines that require low levels of troubleshooting.
Mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior inspectors and technicians.
Performing a range of tasks with autonomy and may act as a cross-departmental technical lead.
Applying a range of techniques and standards autonomously.
Serving as a subject matter expert in quality control techniques.
Displaying advanced professional communication and interpersonal skills when exchanging information with peers and supervisors.
Serving as a resource to others in resolving complex problems.
Ensuring all existing working procedures, practices, and systems are followed.
Ensuring in-date calibrated measuring equipment is used for performing inspections.
Issuing, documenting, investigating, and tracking non-conformances and inspection records in the following SmartSolve modules: Inspection Management, Non-Conformance, and Corrective Action/Preventive Action.
Completing inspections such as FAT, SIT, FAI, In-Process, Final, and Receiving inspections.
Working as a team member when performing or witnessing inspection and/or testing for internal and external customers, third parties, customer inspectors, and engineering/manufacturing representatives.
Assisting in developing and improving quality system procedures, work instructions, flow charts, and associated process improvements.
Using safe material-handling and preservation techniques, including operating a forklift and jib cranes and using packing/preservation methods to prevent deterioration or damage.
Verifying and/or physically marking products for traceability.
Supporting customer satisfaction and loyalty processes.
Supporting the organization’s drive toward excellence in Health and Safety performance, including participating in STOP observations, reporting HSE observations, attending HSE-related meetings, supporting HSE improvement projects, and performing any other related task deemed appropriate by the Manager.
Backing up the Quality Control Supervisor as needed to compile metrics and lead meetings for the MDI process.