Quality Control Inspector

ChampionX•Houston, TX

8d•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 materials, components, assemblies, and manufactured products against drawings, specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements. The inspector also maintains quality records, supports investigations and corrective actions, and contributes to continuous-improvement activities. New-hire orientation and on-the-job training are provided. The work takes place in an enclosed shop quality lab with an open workspace. The candidate must reside in Houston or the surrounding area. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM; occasional daily overtime and weekend work may be required. Company-provided PPE includes safety glasses, uniforms, and steel-toed shoes. Immigration sponsorship is not provided.

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).
Skill using inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, optical comparators, hardness testers, and height gauges.
Ability to read and interpret material, heat-treat, and mechanical certifications.
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 a high degree of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work with limited supervision; be self-starting and highly motivated.
Professional, positive, personable, and enthusiastic attitude, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate high ethical standards.
Ability to build effective relationships, foster teamwork, and collaborate across work groups.
Adaptability to change, new information, changing conditions, and ambiguity.
Understanding of current process requirements, rules, and procedures.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 40 pounds and frequent bending, crouching, and squatting.
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 a FARO/ROMER arm 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 enhance product quality.
Perform routine checks on red-tag bins in production areas to ensure established nonconformance-reporting procedures are followed.
Inspect incoming purchased products in accordance with industry standards and an AQL sampling plan.
Verify that manufactured products meet quality-control standards, engineering specifications, and customer requirements.
Participate in investigating and dispositioning customer complaints, nonconforming products, and returned goods.
Read and interpret material test reports and heat-treat and mechanical certifications.
Report unsafe acts or conditions to supervision immediately when noticed.
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.
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.