Quality Inspector

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The Quality Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring incoming materials, in-process products, and finished goods meet engineering specifications, internal quality standards, and customer requirements. This position directly supports manufacturing operations through inspection, testing, documentation, and non-conformance management, while helping maintain a strong culture of quality, consistency, compliance, and safety across the organization. [

• Conduct inspections of raw materials, components, and finished products in accordance with quality procedures and control plans.
• Complete visual and dimensional inspections of fittings and manufactured products.
• Review and approve Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for raw materials and maintain associated records.
• Prepare and handle fittings for inspection and third-party non-destructive examination (NDE) testing.
• Verify compliance with specifications and standards and determine product acceptance status.
• Conduct random inspections of products and measuring equipment and report non-conforming conditions.

• Perform quality control testing for incoming and in-process materials in accordance with established procedures and industry standards, including ASTM requirements.
• Generate accurate test reports and maintain testing schedules established by the Quality Supervisor.
• Support achievement of performance targets including attainment and testing cycle times.
• Escalate non-conforming test results by initiating NCRs and requesting engineering review when required.

• Create and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) within the business system for products, processes, and failed tests.
• Identify product defects through routine inspections and provide observations and recommendations.
• Communicate inspection findings and quality concerns to the Quality Supervisor and production teams.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.

• Participate in Quality Management System (QMS) improvement initiatives.
• Attend production meetings and provide feedback on NCR trends, first-time quality performance, and quality-related priorities.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Assist with updating inspection and testing procedures as needed.

• Review, update, and manage quality-related procedures and inspection documentation.
• Maintain production and quality records to support traceability and compliance requirements.
• Ensure inspection and testing documentation is complete, accurate, and readily accessible.

• Actively participate in health, safety, environmental, volunteer, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support a safe working environment by following established procedures and promoting safe work practices.
• Contribute to ongoing operational and quality improvements throughout the facility.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Knowledge of ANSI inspection levels and Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) methodologies. (preferred)
• Familiarity with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 or ISO 2859-1 standards. (preferred)

• 1 to 3 years of experience in manufacturing quality inspection or quality control environment.
• Experience performing inspections, testing, and documentation within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in pipe, polymer, composite, or related manufacturing environments. (preferred)

• Basic knowledge of quality management systems, inspection methodologies, and testing practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Proficiency with measurement tools and inspection equipment.
• Basic understanding of ISO 9001 and API Q1 quality requirements.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and organizational skills.

• Ability to perform regular manual inspection activities…