Quality Control Supervisor / Inspector

Columbia Energy•Idaho Falls, ID

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor / Inspector for its Idaho Falls team. This position combines hands-on inspection work with supervision and coordination of inspection activities across multiple fabrication and manufacturing projects. The role works with the quality team, production personnel, project managers, and customers to coordinate inspections, ensure inspectors are appropriately qualified, monitor progress, and verify work meets technical specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements. The position includes inspecting materials and fabricated components, performing first article, in-process, and final inspections, monitoring or witnessing tests, and overseeing accurate inspection records and quality documentation. The supervisor also supports the resolution of nonconformities, supplier evaluations, receipt inspections, and quality-related training. The work is performed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven fabrication shop, with an emphasis on safety, quality, and precision.

Requirements

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
PT and VT Level II qualifications, or the ability to obtain the required qualifications.
Experience supervising, leading, or directing teams of approximately 3–6 personnel.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
Proficiency with standard measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.
Must successfully complete a background check, employment verification, and drug screening.
Must be a U.S. citizen due to government contract requirements.
Mechanically inclined with strong attention to detail.
Effective leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple inspection priorities while maintaining quality standards and project schedules.
Team-oriented with a positive, collaborative approach.
Reliable, proactive, and capable of working independently.
Committed to maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience working under NQA-1 and/or ISO 9001 quality programs.
Experience performing or witnessing hydrostatic and pneumatic testing in accordance with ASME B31.1 or B31.3.
Experience with or previous qualifications in leak testing methods, including bubble leak testing, mass spectrometer testing, and pressure decay testing.
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) or Radiographic Testing (RT) qualifications or experience.
Experience or background in welding engineering.
Experience performing receipt inspections.
Experience using advanced inspection equipment, such as FARO Arm, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), or Micro-Vu systems.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision, oversight, and guidance to Quality Inspectors.
Schedule, assign, and coordinate inspection activities across multiple projects to support production schedules and project requirements.
Ensure personnel assigned to inspection activities possess appropriate qualifications and certifications.
Identify conditions adverse to quality and recommend corrective actions or solutions.
Monitor inspection status and progress to ensure inspections are completed accurately and efficiently.
Inspect materials and fabricated components for conformance to specifications using measuring tools and techniques.
Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections on parts and assemblies.
Ensure compliance with customer quality plans, applicable codes, and contract specifications.
Monitor, witness, and/or verify testing processes, including hydrostatic and pneumatic testing.
Perform visual, mechanical, and dimensional inspections in accordance with approved documentation.
Oversee the completion, accuracy, and adequacy of inspection records and quality documentation prepared by assigned personnel.
Coordinate with customer representatives, project managers, production personnel, and Quality Engineers to support project requirements and resolve quality concerns.
Maintain inspection records and quality documentation in accordance with project and procedural requirements.
Identify and report nonconformities and work with engineers and shop supervisors to support timely resolution.
Participate in supplier evaluations and receipt inspections.
Support internal training efforts related to quality standards, inspection practices, and procedures.
Promote and follow company safety policies and practices.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Collaborate across departments to support a shared culture of quality and accountability.