Quality Assurance Specialist – API/ISO, Supplier & Inspections

Elevate Human Capital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Human Capital is seeking a Technical Quality Specialist for a client in the south Houston, TX area. You will ensure API Q1, ISO 9001, and customer requirements are met, overseeing material traceability, calibration, supplier quality, and inspections.

Responsibilities include managing MTRs, calibration registry, NCRs, audits, and coordination with third-party inspectors, while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to resolve nonconformances.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field (or equivalent).
• 3-7 years of quality experience in oil & gas, industrial manufacturing, or heavy fabrication.
• Working knowledge of API Q1, ISO 9001, and material traceability requirements.
• Experience coordinating third-party inspections strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with welding, NDT, hydrostatic testing, and dimensional inspection is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP/QMS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify Material Test Reports (MTRs) to ensure full material traceability.
• Administer the calibration program and maintain the calibration registry.
• Ensure products meet technical specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Support technical clarification and corrective actions with suppliers.
• Coordinate supplier qualification, approvals, and performance monitoring.
• Prepare Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and manage third-party inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Interpret technical drawings

Effective communication

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Associate degree in Engineering/Quality

Tools

ERP systems

QMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elevate Human Capital is seeking a Technical Quality Specialist for a client in the south Houston, TX area. You will ensure API Q1, ISO 9001, and customer requirements are met, overseeing material traceability, calibration, supplier quality, and inspections.

Responsibilities include managing MTRs, calibration registry, NCRs, audits, and coordination with third-party inspectors, while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to resolve nonconformances.