Quality Lead - Odessa, TX
About The Position
The Quality Lead oversees quality inspections of manufactured parts, machined components, and raw materials used in drilling operations, ensuring products meet engineering drawings, technical specifications, and quality standards. The role requires at least five years of quality inspection experience, attention to detail, and the ability to identify defects, manage non-conformance reports, and maintain accurate inspection and certification records. The position performs visual and dimensional inspections across incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products; manages calibration equipment; tracks and resolves non-conformance reports; maintains identification and traceability; prepares inspection reports and Certificates of Conformity; reviews technical documentation and certifications; operates inspection and measurement equipment; and organizes manufacturing records and certification packages in databases.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in quality inspection.
- Certified Quality Inspector certification.
- Experience performing dimensional inspections and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Familiarity with inspection tools, measurement equipment, calibration procedures, and quality documentation.
- Experience documenting and resolving non-conformance reports.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain accurate inspection records and technical documentation.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in a STEM-related field.
- Certified Quality Technician (CQT) certification.
- ASME Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Professional (GDTP) certification.
- Experience with machined components, tool bodies, or drilling equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform visual and 100% dimensional inspections of machined parts and raw materials against engineering drawings and specifications.
- Inspect incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products for compliance with quality requirements.
- Manage calibration equipment, including inspections, maintenance, and recordkeeping.
- Document, track, and resolve internal and supplier non-conformance reports (NCRs).
- Prepare weekly NCR status reports for Technical and Quality, Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (QHSSE) management.
- Maintain part identification, inspection status, and traceability through receiving, production, and final inspection.
- Prepare detailed inspection reports for equipment requiring refurbishment, including recommended rework.
- Generate Certificates of Conformity and compile supporting documentation.
- Review and prepare technical documentation packages for tool bodies and manufactured equipment.
- Operate manual and electronic inspection and measurement equipment.
- Review incoming material documentation and certifications for compliance with technical specifications.
- Compile, organize, and upload manufacturing records and certification packages into appropriate databases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
