Quality Inspector

NOV • Houston, TX

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Inspector is responsible for reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD models, rigorously applying GD&T principles to determine part compliance. This role involves performing source inspections, First Article Inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, and final product evaluations. The inspector will document defects and non-conformances accurately in the ERP/QMS system, prepare inspection reports, and maintain files of inspection documents. Understanding basic weld inspection techniques, weld symbols, and common welding defects is also required. The position involves maintaining inspection and measuring equipment, performing other work-related tasks as assigned, and complying with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures. Additionally, the role requires ensuring the proper use of measuring tools and equipment, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining accurate inspection records and reports, and communicating with production and engineering teams. Facility/Group specific responsibilities include passing the J2 Color and Acuity eye test, monitoring and recording relevant information during testing of equipment, and performing mechanical inspections on components using traditional and/or electronic tools. The inspector will also perform in-process inspections and record measurements and other relevant information concerning capital equipment of completed assemblies.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3- years Assembly/Mechanical/Receiving inspection experience.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Knowledge in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, material specification and requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Basic weld inspection techniques, weld symbols and common welding defects.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD models, rigorously applying GD&T principles to determine part compliance.
• Perform source inspections at facilities.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI), in-process inspections, and final product evaluations.
• Perform detailed visual inspection.
• Document defects and non-conformances accurately in the ERP/QMS system.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain files of inspection documents.
• Understand basic weld inspection techniques, weld symbols and common welding defects.
• Review inspection records received for compliance.
• Maintain inspection and measuring equipment.
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper use of measuring tools and equipment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and reports.
• Communicate with production, engineering.
• Pass the J2 Color and Acuity eye test.
• Monitors and records relevant information during testing of equipment.
• Performs mechanical inspections on components as received from the suppliers using either traditional and/or electronic tools.
• Perform in-process inspections and record measurements and other relevant information (traceability) concerning capital equipment of completed assemblies.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire.
• FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date).
• Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

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