Quality Inspector

VIVA USA Inc; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our team in Pasadena, TX. You will inspect commercial and nuclear parts, verify measurements and testing requirements, and ensure accurate documentation including CMTRs.

You will collaborate with production and documentation teams to address non-conformances, support lean initiatives, and train operators to boost customer satisfaction while adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in mechanical/technical field is required.
• Experience reading CAD drawings and working with GD&T is essential.
• NDE Level 2 (PT & MT) is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting Commercial & Nuclear parts to ensure measurement and testing requirements are met.
• Verify warehouse picking accuracy by confirming part numbers and quantities.
• Collect and review product documentation and CMTRs as required.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with Material Review Board to address non-conforming products and determine corrective actions.
• Provide inspection reports and CMTRs to satisfy customer requirements.
• Perform final inspection of assembled, tested valves against ITPS and verify tag markings meet customer specs.
• Report defects and assist in root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Support safety protocols during inspections and promote a safe workplace.
• Assist in training operations staff to improve quality and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in lean initiatives as needed.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading CAD drawings

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Team player

Attention to detail

NDE Level 2 (PT & MT) preferred

SAP-ERP quality control

Education

Highschool Diploma or equivalent

GED with 3-5 years experience

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

As a Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for:

Inspecting Commercial & Nuclear parts/products to confirm measurement and testing requirements are adhered to.

Inspecting warehouse picking accuracy, by confirming part number and quantities as required.

Inspecting and gathering product documentation, final document packets, material heat reports/certified material test reports (CMTRs) as required.

Documenting inspection and testing results and maintain accurate records.

Working with the Material Review Board team to address non-conforming products and identify corrective and preventive actions to stop reoccurrence as needed.

Working with incoming, in-process and final inspection areas as needed to satisfy the customer requirements.

Working closely with documentation team to provide inspection reports and CMTRs for products to satisfy the customer requirements.

Final inspection of assembled, tested control and safety relief valves by visually inspecting equipment, reviewing document packs against the Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and confirm that the tag plate markings are to customer requirements.

Reporting daily internal & external defects to the team and help identify root causes.

Inspecting packaging methods needed per customer & internal requirements.

Collaborating with production teams to address quality issues.

Assisting in training of operational team to drive customer satisfaction.

Supporting lean activities/initiatives as required.

Ensuring adherence to safety protocols during inspections to promote a secure workplace for all personnel

To be successful in this role you will:

Have 3+ years’ experience working in quality inspection.

Have a diploma in mechanical or relevant technical education. GED with 3-5 years' experience.

Have experience with control, safety, and safety relief valves.

Have SAP-ERP Quality Control experience.

Have experience in reading part CAD drawings.

Be results driven with a keen eye for detail

GD&T experience needed

NDE Level 2(PT & MT) preferred

Essential Requirements of the Role

• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing experience

Desirable Attributes

• Attention to detail
• Be results driven

Soft Skills

• Team player

Tools or Software

• SAP and or ERP systems

Education

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent

Industry Background or Experience

• Manufacturing/ Oil & Gas/ Machine Shop experience

Accreditations / Qualifications / Certification / Licenses

• NDE level 2(PT & MT) - Would be nice to have, but not required

Notes:

• SHIFT SCHEDULE: 7am-3:30pm, 5 days per week, Some OT and some weekends

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status