E&I Quality Inspector – Contract Role

Kiwa Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

PPI Quality & Engineering is expanding its Quality Control team with experienced QC Specialists. In this role, you will perform and witness inspections and testing activities to ensure compliance with industry codes, customer specifications, and PPI Quality & Engineering procedures.

You will verify equipment calibration, confirm technician certifications, and produce clear inspection reports that support informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of third-party inspection processes (NDE, FAT, Assembly, etc.).
• Understanding of and experience with industry quality standards and codes (API, ASNT, ASME, NACE, DS-1, etc.).
• Adequate verbal and written communication skills to interface with customers and co-workers.
• Basic PC skills and some proficiency with spreadsheets.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and complete work on a schedule, including long hours and weekends if necessary.
• Decision-making ability for day-to-day operations and adjusting methods.

Responsibilities

• Witness inspections and testing per inspection test plans, quality plans, industry standards, supplier and customer requirements.
• Verify inspection, measurement, and test equipment is calibrated/certified and meets all job related requirements.
• Validate technician certification(s) are current for the intended scope of activity.
• As the Customer Representative, work in a professional manner with Suppliers in regards to scheduling, deliveries, and overall job execution.
• Generate reports documenting rejection and acceptance of inspections and testing activities.
• Meet or exceed HSSE objectives of customer and Supplier, as well as PPI safety guidelines.
• Communicate job progression and inspection results to coordinator and Customer as required.
• Promote safe work practices; for example, utilize all PPE required by the immediate work area, comply with Supplier safety practices while at Supplier locations, etc.
• Comply with PPI Quality Management System and its documented information.

Skills

Third-party inspection

NDE/FAT/Assembly

Communication skills

PC skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Job description

PPI Quality & Engineering is expanding its Quality Control team with experienced QC Specialists. In this role, you will perform and witness inspections and testing activities to ensure compliance with industry codes, customer specifications, and PPI Quality & Engineering procedures.

You will verify equipment calibration, confirm technician certifications, and produce clear inspection reports that support informed decision-making.