Quality Inspector

Innovate Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovate Consulting is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform incoming inspection of materials and components, verify documentation and traceability, and ensure proper storage and preservation. The role includes PMI, NCR creation, and quarantine management to maintain material integrity.

Qualifications include 3+ years in quality inspection in a QMS environment, ability to read drawings, and strong communication skills. English fluency is required; Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in quality inspection in a facility with a QMS (ISO 9001, API, etc.)
• 1-2 years experience in quality inspection, warehouse, or fabrication
• Basic understanding of material receiving, inspection, and documentation review (POs, MTRs, COCs)
• Exposure to traceability practices (heat numbers, tagging, labeling) preferred
• Familiarity with NCR reporting and handling nonconforming material is a plus
• Experience in shop/industrial environments preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• CQI certification preferred is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection of materials and components to verify conformance to purchase orders, codes, and specs
• Verify documentation, traceability, and material condition including PMI and hold/ quarantine controls
• Maintain inspection records and storage/preservation compliance
• Identify nonconformances, raise NCRs and manage quarantine processes
• Ensure correct storage, labeling, and preservation of materials

Skills

English proficiency

Read drawings

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred

CQI certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Quality Inspector performs incoming inspection of materials and components to ensure compliance with purchase orders, codes, and project specifications. Verifies documentation, traceability, and material condition, including dimensional and visual checks. Conducts PMI, maintains inspection records, and ensures proper storage and preservation. Identifies nonconformances, raises NCRs, and manages quarantine controls to maintain material integrity.

Job Requirements

• Verify heat numbers, part numbers, tags, labeling.
• Check dimensions vs drawings.
• Verify material meets ASME/ASTM/Project spec.
• Complete Positive Material Identification & create reports.
• Maintain traceability from receipt to fabrication.
• Generate NCR for non-conforming materials.
• Maintain Quarantine Log.
• Verify correct storage & preservation requirements.

Required Skills

• Candidate must be fluent in English. (Spanish a plus)
• Ability to read mechanical drawings (basic level).
• Possess good presentation and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Competency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat is required.

Required Experience & Education

• 3 or more years’ experience as a Quality Inspector, Testing Technician, or Production Process Lead in a facility with a certified QMS (ISO 9001, API, etc.)
• 1-2 years of experience in quality inspection, warehouse, or fabrication environment
• Basic understanding of material receiving, inspection, and documentation review (POs, MTRs, COCs)
• Exposure to traceability practices (heat numbers, tagging, labelling) preferred
• Familiarity with NCR reporting and handling nonconforming material is a plus
• Experience working in a shop or industrial environment preferred
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.
• American Society for Quality, Certified Quality Control Inspector (CQI) preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/move materials (typically up to 25–50 lbs with assistance as needed)
• Standing and walking for extended periods in shop/yard environments
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors (exposure to heat, humidity, noise)
• Capability to perform close visual inspections and basic measurements