Houston Quality Control Inspector – Industrial Valves

We seek a skilled Quality Control Inspector in Houston to ensure FluoroSeal Americas products meet top quality standards and purchase order specifications. You will inspect, test, and evaluate materials, components, capital assets, and finished products before shipment. Working closely with Quality Assurance and Procurement, you identify and address any quality issues promptly.

Duties

• Inspect raw materials, components, and parts to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Conduct receiving and final inspections, record findings, and produce inspection records as per procedures and work instructions.
• Verify that machinery, valve assemblies, and related parts comply with purchase order specifications, drawings, and applicable standards.
• Perform inspections as per FluoroSeal procedures and special requirements where applicable.
• Conduct tests and measurements on finished products using calibrated equipment to assess quality, functionality, and performance.
• Document inspection findings, test results, non-conformities, and deviations, ensuring traceability through serial and lot numbers.
• Perform visual inspections for defects, surface imperfections, labeling accuracy, and overall appearance.
• Prepare and submit inspection reports on time.
• Check for defects, proper assembly, and labeling.
• Witness and review non-destructive testing (hardness, roughness, spark test, PMI, MPE, LPE, RT, pressure tests, and documentation).
• Check dimensions (face-to-face, flange thickness, drilling, raised face, etc.)
• Oversee cleanliness inspections (white light, UV, wipe tests) and ensure proper execution of Helium, hydrostatic, and functional tests.
• Maintain calibration continuity for active measuring and test equipment, update calibration logs, assign ID numbers to new tools, ensure only calibrated instruments are used in production, and manage certification records in the database.
• Review test reports for completeness and compliance (ANSI, EN markings, serial numbers, heat numbers, material conformance).
• Ensure proper nameplate and tagging as per procedures.
• Inspect subcomponents and other quality checkpoints (machined ends, valve positions, painting, end protectors).
• Cross-check inspection results with relevant documentation (MTRs, X-rays, LPIs).

In the event of a detected functional or aesthetic non-conformity:

• Notify Quality and Procurement of any recorded non-conformity.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Issue NCRs with the Quality Assurance team for identified deviations.
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues in incoming and outgoing products.
• Obtain written clearance from Quality Assurance and Procurement before resuming production or releasing shipments after nonconformity.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or certification in quality control, manufacturing, or engineering preferred
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in quality inspection, preferably in the manufacturing or industrial sector
• Experience in valve manufacturing, machining, or capital equipment inspection is a plus
• Knowledge of supplier quality management and corrective action processes preferred
• Strong knowledge of quality control procedures, standards, and inspection techniques
• Proficiency in using measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and procedures
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills for identifying defects and deviations
• Proficiency in documenting and reporting inspection results accurately
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with suppliers, Quality Assurance, and Procurement teams
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and quality management software
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ASME, ANSI, and other relevant industry standards

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Quality inspection: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person