Quality Inspector

Bauer Equipment America Inc•Conroe, TX

14h

About The Position

BAUER Equipment America is seeking a Quality Inspector for its Conroe, Texas location. The position reports to the Quality Manager and supports quality control across production, assembly, suppliers, and in-house processes. The inspector verifies product configuration and identification, inspects and tests materials and finished products, documents nonconformances and quality records, and communicates inspection results to responsible personnel. The role also includes training welding personnel on repair methods, maintaining welder certification records, performing mill test report verification, calibration and verification, and magnetic particle testing. Occasional travel to supplier locations out of state and internationally may be required.

Requirements

CWI certification according to AWS D1.1 or similar standards.
Level II NDT certificate.
At least five years of experience working in quality control, or experience deemed sufficient by management.
Strong math background.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good organizational and task-tracking skills.
Knowledge of GD&T.
Ability to manage priorities across multiple assignments.

Nice To Haves

Magnetic Particle Testing experience or certification.
Experience with a Faro arm.
Knowledge of hydraulics.

Responsibilities

Verify product configuration and identification.
Train welding personnel on repair methods.
Document and communicate welder certifications and update the welding matrix.
Inspect and document nonconformances through Non Conformance Reports (NCRs).
Maintain and document quality records from vendors and in-house processes in SAP and Jira.
Verify Mill Test Reports (MTRs).
Perform incoming inspections using a Faro arm, calipers, OD/ID micrometers, or similar equipment.
Perform calibration and verification.
Support implementation of the Bauer Production System.
Perform magnetic particle testing as a form of non-destructive examination.
Read and understand blueprints and specifications.
Monitor operations to ensure they meet production standards.
Recommend adjustments to assembly, production, and direct supervisors.
Inspect, test, or measure materials and products being produced.
Accept or reject finished items.
Remove and tag products and materials that do not meet specifications.
Discuss inspection results with those responsible for the product.
Report inspection and test data to assembly, production, and direct supervisors.
Conduct in-process and final inspections at supplier locations, with occasional out-of-state and international travel.
Perform other duties as assigned.