QA/QC Auditor

SeAH Steel USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SeAH Steel USA is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Auditor to audit processes, identify discrepancies, and notify the appropriate personnel for action. The role requires daily on-line inspection, data retrieval for investigations, and training of staff to ensure compliance with QA procedures.

Ideal candidates have 3–4 years in ERW manufacturing or related quality areas and knowledge of API, ISO, and ASTM specs; NDT certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in ERW manufacturing, heat treat, or OCTG quality.
• Knowledge of API, Q1, ISO, 5CT, 5L and ASTM specifications.
• Certification in NDT disciplines preferred ( EMI, MP, UT, PT ).

Responsibilities

• Audit daily processes and provide real-time feedback on issues.
• Monitor processes and products to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Report non-conformances and initiate corrective actions.
• Assist in solving quality issues on line.
• Provide data retrieval support for site projects and investigations.
• Ensure adherence to stated procedures and specifications.
• Control material disposition per quality specs and perform QA holds/releases.
• Provide training to SeAH Steel USA employees as applicable.
• Coordinate third-party audits when applicable.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Experience in ERW manufacturing/heat treat/OCTG quality

Tools

NDT Disciplines EMI

NDT Disciplines MP

NDT Disciplines UT

NDT Disciplines PT

Job description

Job Purpose

The Quality Assurance/Quality Control Auditor will audit the processes to ensure the product is made/processed according to internal procedures/instructions. He/She will immediately notify discrepancies so appropriate personnel take actions accordingly.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Daily audit applicable processes and provide real time feedback on any issues that may occur.
• Monitor processes and products to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Reporting and instigating Non-conformances and Corrective actions.
• Helping problem solve any quality issues on line.
• Provide technical and data retrieval support for site projects and investigations.
• Taking steps to ensure that all laid down procedures and specifications.
• Controls material disposition according to Quality Specification Sheet as well as placing QA Hold, removal of QA Hold, Reject, Release and Material Inspection process. Record data analysis from daily auditing reports.
• Provide training to new and existing SeAH Steel USA, LLC employees if applicable.
• Suggest changes to ensure that the work procedures and equipment’s fall in line with the required specifications and requirements.
• Ensure all equipment is in compliance with calibration frequency.
• Conduct investigations for quality complaints, deviations, and product failures.
• Monitor and support the audit and release of incoming/outgoing materials.
• Third party auditing if applicable.
• Ensures proper paperwork is being utilized in the different operative areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Competencies

Years of Experience

• Must have at least 3-4 years’ experience in ERW manufacturing process and/or heat treat and/or quality of an OCTG Threading Facility, API, Q1, ISO, 5CT, 5L, and ASTM.

Job Knowledge

• Current knowledge and understanding of all relevant SeAH Steel USA, LLC’s SOP’s, customer specs, and API specs.
• Certification in NDT Disciplines - EMI. MP, UT, PT preferred.

Personal Competencies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Safety

• Understands all applicable location safety rules and regulations and makes sure that all are being followed.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Working conditions are split between a professional office environment and a normal manufacturing environment.
• Work involves delegated and operation detail.
• Substantial movements (motion) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner.
• Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
• The ability to work in loud, hot environments/extreme weather while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to see 20-20 when corrected.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.