Sr. Quality Technician - Mechanical

Integra Mission Critical • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Quality Technician, Mechanical performs complex and critical inspections of mechanical equipment and components and serves as a technical resource for Quality Technicians, Production personnel, and Quality leadership. The position supports first builds, significant quality issues, containment, investigations, correction verification, and final product readiness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five or more years of progressive mechanical manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, testing, or inspection experience preferred.
• Experience performing complex mechanical inspections and supporting containment, first builds, investigations, correction verification, or product-release activities.
• Experience mentoring or training Quality or Production personnel.
• Advanced working knowledge of mechanical equipment and component assembly, structural steel, piping systems, pumps, valves, tanks, supports, and bolted or welded assemblies.
• Strong ability to interpret mechanical drawings, bills of material, specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and inspection requirements.
• Strong knowledge of flanged and threaded piping, gaskets, bolting, torque, alignment, fit-up, pressure testing, leak testing, and cleanliness controls.
• Proficiency with mechanical inspection and measuring equipment.
• Ability to evaluate complex findings and determine when broader containment, additional inspection, or technical review is required.
• Working knowledge of nonconformance documentation, root-cause investigation, corrective-action verification, and final product acceptance.
• Strong judgment, technical communication, mentoring, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Technical certificate or associate degree in mechanical technology, welding, piping, fabrication, industrial technology, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge in welding inspection, bolting, pressure-testing, or NDT training preferred.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to use computers to access drawings and documentation, complete inspection records, and communicate inspection results preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex incoming, in-process, and/or final inspections, including ready-to-ship inspections of mechanical equipment and components.
• Support first-article, first-build, first-of-kind, and other critical product inspections.
• Serve as a technical resource for interpreting mechanical drawings, bills of material, specifications, inspection checklists, and acceptance criteria.
• Inspect complex structural assemblies, piping systems, pumps, valves, tanks, equipment supports, and related mechanical equipment.
• Verify critical dimensions, fit-up, alignment, level, clearances, bolting, torque, piping connections, and assembly completeness.
• Review completed pressure-test, leak-test, cleaning, and mechanical inspection records.
• Support inspection priorities and resolution of significant production-floor Quality issues across multiple units.
• Mentor Quality Technicians and Lead Quality Technicians on mechanical inspection methods and technical requirements.
• Evaluate complex or unclear nonconforming conditions and escalate issues requiring Engineering or Quality leadership review.
• Support containment, evidence collection, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification.
• Determine whether similar conditions may affect other components, assemblies, or units and support broader containment as needed.
• Verify rework, corrections, testing, documentation, and closure or approved disposition of nonconformances before final acceptance.
• Review recurring defects and inspection findings and recommend practical improvements.
• Support the development and improvement of inspection checklists, inspection methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Support customer inspections, audits, factory acceptance tests, and product-release activities.
• Protect the accuracy, integrity, and traceability of inspection records and supporting evidence.
• Base product-conformance decisions on approved requirements, actual product condition, and objective evidence.
• Report significant product risks, unresolved conditions, and potential escapes clearly and promptly.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family’s total well-being.
• Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
• A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
• Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
• Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long-term financial confidence.

What This Job Offers

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