Quality Inspector EDH Quality Control Offshore

Powell Industries•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Quality Inspector ensures products meet established quality standards and specifications by conducting visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections, tests, and audits. The role evaluates materials, components, and finished products; documents and reports non-conformities; and works with production teams and other departments to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions. The inspector may also contribute to improving quality control processes and procedures. The position inspects and tests equipment manufactured at Powell facilities according to Powell Standards, operates and programs electronic equipment, energizes electrical products and related equipment, investigates failures, and maintains test documentation and equipment. It involves regular coordination with internal departments, customers, suppliers, and other Powell subsidiaries, as well as participation in continuous improvement and safety activities. This is a safety-sensitive position in a temperature-controlled manufacturing or industrial environment, with occasional outdoor activity and some desk and computer work. Personal protective equipment is required when specified. The work may involve ladders and scaffolding, heights typically up to 30 feet or use of appropriate lift equipment, prolonged standing and walking, frequent stair climbing, repetitive bending and reaching, and using hand and power tools.

Requirements

High school diploma, General Education Diploma, or trade school diploma or certificate.
Minimum 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read prints, including specification sheets, wiring diagrams, schematics, three-line drawings, wiring lists, and part drawings.
Ability to apply relevant industry standards to the job and product.
Ability to learn and follow manufacturing policies and practices to support ISO requirements.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Ability to work effectively on a team and around other departments and their activities.
Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision-making, and is conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable.
Actively pursues self-development through programs that build relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, work on ladders and scaffolding, and perform the physical tasks described for the role.
Ability to use hand tools such as tin snips and hammers, as well as power tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in quality inspection of electrical or electronic equipment or components.
Intermediate experience working with industry codes and standards and the ability to refer to applicable codes.

Responsibilities

Perform visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections and tests of equipment manufactured at Powell facilities according to Powell Standards.
Program and operate electronic equipment, including microprocessor-based relays.
Energize Powell electrical products and other purchased equipment, including service panels, HVAC, battery chargers, and UPS systems.
Conduct equipment failure investigations and root cause analysis.
Complete and maintain required quality control test documentation.
Maintain test equipment as needed.
Perform tests using equipment such as multimeters, clamp-on meters, voltage detectors, and Hi-Pot testers.
Work with internal departments and customers to resolve quality-related issues, including during production, final inspection, and final release to shipping.
Record engineering and shop discrepancies, non-conformities, and material shortages using Powell systems.
Participate in continuous improvement projects.
Promote a safety culture and attend safety meetings.
Follow standard work instructions, identify potential product-quality risks, and keep work areas clean and organized.
Learn and apply basic electrical principles and relevant mechanical knowledge.