QC Inspector - Pipe

Expro International Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Expro International Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Quality Inspector to effectively control the quality of supplier manufactured equipment and related records. You will inspect, document, and report non-conformances throughout the process, ensuring calibration and certifications meet standards.

The role requires at least 2+ years in a similar position and an internal QA auditor background, with strong knowledge of workshop procedures and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a similar role.
• Trained and Experienced Internal Quality Auditor.
• Good knowledge of workshop procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of Risk Assessment / Job Card / Engineering Test Procedure compliance.
• Excellent display of quality control / certification techniques.
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment screening (ie background check, drug/alcohol test, physical)

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection (visual, dimensional, gauging and comparison as appropriate) on new manufactured, repaired and modified equipment and components pre, during and post qualification testing.
• Raise Non-conformance Reports against non-conforming equipment / components and manufacturing, repair, modification quality records.
• Work in accordance with Goods Inwards Quality Procedures.
• Ensure inspection measuring equipment is kept safe, clean, fit for purpose and in current calibration.
• Perform inspection surveys on returned operational equipment (Expro and Customer owned).
• Perform Quality Control checks to Operations Support processes at key stages (i.e. prior to final shipment, job card completion etc).
• Witness pressure testing of equipment for certification to ensure that the tests are conducted to the required standards.

Skills

Quality inspection

Quality control

Internal quality auditor

Workshop procedures

Risk assessment

Pre-employment screening

Job description

Requisition ID79229-Posted09/08/2026-United States of America-Houston-Manufacturing & Production

We know it's our people that make Expro great, and we offer a fulfilling career across all disciplines of our international organization.

We're at the heart of the energy transition, developing and delivering future-facing technologies in support of a more sustainable future for us all. From ground-breaking use of our technologies and expertise, through to tremendous community partnerships, we take our responsibilities as a Citizen of the World seriously.

Our rich history is built on decades of experience, teamwork and outstanding performance… and our future is built on people like you!

Overall Purpose of the Job

To effectively and efficiently control the quality of Supplier manufactured equipment / components and the associated quality records.

Key Activities and Accountabilities

1. Perform inspection (visual, dimensional, gauging and comparison as appropriate) on new manufactured, repaired and modified equipment and components pre, during and post qualification testing.

2. Raise Non-conformance Reports against non-conforming equipment / components and manufacturing, repair, modification quality records.

3. Work in accordance with Goods Inwards Quality Procedures.

4. Ensure inspection measuring equipment is kept safe, clean, fit for purpose and in current calibration.

5. Perform inspection surveys on returned operational equipment (Expro and Customer owned).

6. Perform Quality Control checks to Operations Support processes at key stages (i.e. prior to final shipment, job card completion etc).

7. Witness pressure testing of equipment for certification to ensure that the tests are conducted to the required standards.

Job Knowledge and Qualifications

1. 2+ years experience in a similar role

2. Trained and Experienced Internal Quality Auditor.

3. Good knowledge of workshop procedures and practices.

4. Knowledge of Risk Assessment / Job Card / Engineering Test Procedure compliance.

5. Excellent display of quality control / certification techniques.

6. Satisfactory results of pre-employment screening (ie background check, drug/alcohol test, physical)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly stand, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and smell.
• Requires occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and exertion of force up to 43 lbs.
• Ability to see objects close, afar, and use peripheral vision is required.
• Ability to hear and take verbal direction over loud ambient noises is imperative for the safe execution of job duties. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noises.
• Works in a shop environment: regularly subject to cold, hot, wet or humid conditions resulting from weather or other various conditions.

At Expro, we live by our values, People, Performance, Planet and Partnerships. People are always at the heart of our success.

Expro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions relating to qualified candidates are made fairly and consistently. Diversity and inclusiveness is important to our current and future success by providing varied experiences, ideas and insights to inform decisions, identify new approaches and solve business challenges.