API Inspector

thyssenkrupp; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Voluntary wellness programs

401(k) and RRSP plans with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading materials services company in Augusta, Georgia is seeking an API Inspector for a full-time position focused on quality assurance. The role involves managing quality escapes, maintaining quality metrics, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates must possess relevant API and NDT certifications, along with strong communication skills and a knowledge of aerospace quality standards. This position requires travel within the U.S. and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–5 years manufacturing and quality control experience.
• Ability to read prints and drawings.
• Knowledge of inspection processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality escapes across all branches.
• Maintain quality charts and facilitate rapid root-cause analysis.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce quality escapes.

Skills

API 510 certification

API 570 certification

API 653 certification

NDT certifications (UT, MT, PT, VT)

Six Sigma Greenbelt

PC literacy

Good written and verbal communication

Root Cause & Corrective Action experience

Knowledge of Aerospace quality science

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Summary

API Inspector role at thyssenkrupp Materials Services. The position focuses on quality monitoring across internal and external branches, maintaining charts and graphs, facilitating root‑cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Interface with all branches to manage quality escapes.
• Maintain quality charts, graphs, and enable rapid root‑cause analysis.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce quality escapes.
• Travel up to 70% within continental U.S.
• Meet customer quality metrics and interface with Branch Quality Leadership.
• Ensure all branches meet root‑cause and customer metrics.

Qualifications

• Must have API 510, 570, and 653 certifications.
• Must have NDT certifications in UT, MT, PT, and VT.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt training or certification.
• Extensive knowledge of inspection processes and controls.
• PC literacy (Excel, Word, data entry).
• Ability to read prints and drawings.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Root Cause & Corrective Action experience and understanding of Continuous Improvement.
• Knowledge of Aerospace and quality science arena.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years manufacturing and quality control experience (preferred).
• AS9100 auditor certification or ability to become one (preferred).

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Voluntary wellness programs.
• 401(k) and RRSP plans with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits available.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Utilities