Quality Inspector: Lean Transformation & Global Impact

API Heat Transfer; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

API Heat Transfer is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure products meet contractual, regulatory, and quality standards. You will inspect, document, and validate work through manufacturing and final shipment, supporting lean transformation and culture change initiatives.

Responsibilities include inspection of units, ASME documentation, NDE activities, and collaboration with Engineering, Sales, and Purchasing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of Quality Control experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with detailed technical documentation.
• Experience with nondestructive examination (NDE); VT/PT Level I.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate overhead cranes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Inspect units for cleanliness and assembly readiness, weld appearance, and bundle insertion accuracy.
• Verify contract requirements and record heat numbers during final assembly.
• Perform final dimensional inspections of vessels and inspect final shipping preparations.
• Record inspection activities on travelers or applicable docs.
• Review contract documents and prepare contract requirement lists.
• Inspect hydrostatic testing and sign ASME data reports.
• Inspect oxygen cleaning activities and prepare rejection reports as needed.
• Monitor welder performance testing, trace markings, and calibration of equipment.

Skills

Quality inspection

NDE processes

ASME code compliance

Documentation and reporting

Crossfunctional communication

Mechanical aptitude

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

API Heat Transfer is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure products meet contractual, regulatory, and quality standards. You will inspect, document, and validate work through manufacturing and final shipment, supporting lean transformation and culture change initiatives.

Responsibilities include inspection of units, ASME documentation, NDE activities, and collaboration with Engineering, Sales, and Purchasing.