Quality Inspector

Baker Hughes • Houston, TX

7d

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector performs receiving, in-process, assembly, testing, and final inspections of serviced equipment, components, and newly assembled products. The role verifies conformity to applicable drawings, bills of material (BOMs), work orders, procedures, specifications, acceptance criteria, and customer requirements. The inspector conducts visual and dimensional inspections, supports testing activities, documents nonconformances, and interfaces with customers and third-party inspectors.

The inspector maintains accurate, traceable quality records and performs work in accordance with the Baker Hughes Quality Management System (QMS), safety requirements, and applicable procedures. The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is Inspection - QC III.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Relevant experience in quality inspection, equipment service, assembly, testing, machining, or a related industrial environment.
• Experience using micrometers, vernier calipers, gauges, and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections of mechanical equipment and components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, work orders, procedures, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Working knowledge of calibration requirements and proper use of inspection and measuring equipment.
• Basic knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management System principles.
• Ability to clearly document inspection results and write detailed, factual, and objective NCRs.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic quality documentation systems.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with Operations, Engineering, Quality, customers, and third-party inspectors.
• Ability to meet the physical and work environment requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of quality inspection experience, preferably in oil and gas, equipment service, repair, assembly, testing, or a related industrial environment.
• Technical certificate or associate degree in mechanical, manufacturing, inspection, quality, or a related field.
• Experience with pressure testing, functional testing, FATs, and customer or third-party inspection activities.
• Experience participating in ISO 9001, API, customer, internal, or external audits.
• Knowledge of nondestructive testing (NDT) methods, welding, coating inspection, hardness testing, machining, material identification, and traceability.
• Current applicable NDT certification is preferred but not required unless specified by the governing acceptance criteria.
• Knowledge of API Spec Q1, API Spec Q2, or other applicable oil and gas quality requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, assembly, and final inspections of serviced equipment, components, and newly assembled products.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using micrometers, vernier calipers, gauges, and other applicable measuring equipment; perform hardness testing when required and appropriately trained or qualified.
• Inspect threads, threaded connections, sealing surfaces, coatings, markings, components, assemblies, and workmanship for compliance with applicable requirements.
• Verify product configuration, identification, traceability, and assembly against applicable drawings, BOMs, work orders, procedures, and specifications.
• Witness and verify applicable pressure or hydrostatic tests, functional tests, factory acceptance tests (FATs), and other required testing activities.
• Verify inspection and measuring equipment is suitable for use, properly identified, within its required calibration or verification period, and in acceptable physical condition; remove from use or report equipment with expired, missing, illegible, or questionable calibration status.
• Review inspection records, test reports, checklists, and quality documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify nonconforming conditions and initiate Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) with clear, factual, and objective descriptions, including the applicable requirement, actual condition, measurements, discrepancy location, and supporting evidence.
• Do not accept or release product when applicable inspection requirements, acceptance criteria, testing, or quality documentation have not been satisfactorily completed.
• Interface professionally with customers and third-party inspectors during inspections, testing, witness points, hold points, and FAT activities.
• Participate in internal, customer, and external audits by providing applicable records, explaining inspection activities, and presenting objective evidence within the inspector's area of responsibility.
• Support quality investigations and corrective actions by providing inspection results, measurements, photographs, and other objective evidence as required.
• Obtain and maintain applicable Baker Hughes internal qualifications or external certifications required for assigned inspection activities.
• Maintain accurate and traceable quality records and perform activities in accordance with Baker Hughes QMS, safety requirements, and applicable procedures.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored health and welfare programs.
• Thrift Plan (401k).
• Choice of coverage options suited to employee needs; coverage options and contribution amounts are related to benefit elections, base salary level, and plan-specific requirements.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• May be eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses, subject to the terms of applicable benefit plans or policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED