Quality Inspector

Superior Products; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW Clean Energy Solutions is seeking a QA/QC Inspector to perform routine inspections, tests, and measurements on materials, components, and finished goods throughout production. This role supports adherence to QA/QC standards and requires attention to detail and strong documentation practices.

The candidate will review blueprints, BOM specs, and calibration requirements, record results, and help ensure quality across the manufacturing process in Oxnard, CA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficient in MS Office and data reporting.
• 2–4 years QA/QC in manufacturing environment.
• Welding knowledge preferred.
• VT Certification (visual inspection) required; BT Certification (bubble leak) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect output samples and incoming items using standards, measurements, and functionality checks.
• Ensure manufacturing adheres to QA/QC and compliance requirements.
• Review blueprints and BOM specs to compare with products.
• Record inspection results and summarize re-works and wastes in QA database.
• Update knowledge via training and educational opportunities.
• Maintain calibrated measurement equipment and request repairs as needed.
• Read engineering drawings and radiographs; interpret with gauges like calipers and micrometers.
• Perform mass spectrometer testing on manufactured equipment.
• Detect flaws such as cracks and undercuts in welds; report non-conforming material.
• Audit QA procedures and manufacturing processes; enter data accurately.

Skills

QA/QC experience

MS Office

Blueprint reading

Data recording

Education

High School Diploma or GED

VT Certification

BT Certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Mass spectrometer testing

Job description

OPW Clean Energy Solutions (CES): As the adoption of alternative fuels surges, OPW is committed to shaping the future of the clean energy industry, and strategically expanding into innovative realms. This vision has culminated in the establishment of the OPW Clean Energy Solutions Business Unit. At its core lies the industry-leading enterprises, Acme Cryogenics, RegO Products, RegO Products subsidiary, Superior Products, Demaco, SPS Cryogenics and CPC Cryogenics all renowned for pioneering solutions in clean energy and the safe handling, transport, and storage of cryogenic liquids and gases. Join us in our journey towards a safer, cleaner tomorrow. To learn more about OPW Clean Energy Solutions, please visit our website: OPW Clean Energy Solutions

Summary

This position is responsible for performing routine inspections, tests, and measurements on materials, components, and finished goods throughout various stages of the production process.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Inspecting output samples and incoming purchased items using industry appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions, and examining functionality
• Ensure the manufacturing adheres to quality standards and procedures and complies with QA/QC requirements
• Reviews blueprints and BOM specifications to compare to manufactured products
• Record inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and entering data into quality database
• Updating job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training
• Keeps measurement equipment operating accurately by following calibration requirements and calling for repairs
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and radiographs
• Use gauges such as calipers and micrometers to verify dimensional measurements of product
• Perform mass spectrometer testing on manufactured equipment
• Detect flaws such as cracks, cold weld, splatter and undercuts in welded joints
• Collects and compiles statistical quality data
• Verifies all equipment is calibrated correctly
• Audit QA procedures, work instructions and manufacturing processes
• Record/report non-conforming material in appropriate application

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficient in MS Office programs
• 2 – 4 years QA/QC experience in a manufacturing environment
• Welding knowledge preferred
• VT Certification (visual inspection) required and BT Certification (bubble leak) preferred