Source Inspection Lead

Air Products; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance (AD&D)

EAP

Job summary

Air Products is seeking a Source Inspection Lead to drive supplier quality and oversee site and shop inspections for domestic and international projects. You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, and third-party inspectors to ensure adherence to purchase orders, codes, and Air Products specifications.

The role emphasizes reducing defects, verifying production readiness, and delivering high-quality equipment on time. Extensive travel and leadership of inspection teams are involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years in quality assurance, quality control, source inspection, or manufacturing inspection.
• Strong knowledge of inspection processes, quality management practices, and supplier quality programs.
• Experience reviewing welding procedures, inspection plans, NDE procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards related to pressure vessels, process piping, heat exchangers, valves, instrumentation, fabrication skids, steam generators, and related equipment.
• Certifications in welding inspection and/or NDE methods (PT, MT, UT, RT) preferred.
• Experience working with SmartPlant Materials (SPMAT), SAP, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate source inspection activities for domestic and international projects.
• Manage and oversee third-party inspection agencies and inspectors at supplier facilities.
• Review welding procedures, NDE procedures, QC plans, and inspection plans for compliance.
• Coordinate inspection schedules with suppliers and validate production readiness.
• Perform inspections related to material traceability, welding, dimensional verification, cleanliness, testing, and final equipment acceptance.
• Ensure inspection reports are documented in SmartPlant Materials (SPMAT) and other systems.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous quality improvement.
• Issue, track, and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance to site inspection personnel and teams.
• Travel to supplier facilities and project sites to oversee inspections.

Skills

Quality assurance

Supplier quality

Inspection processes

Engineering documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SPMAT

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Reimagine What’s Possible

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Air Products seeks a Source Inspection Lead. The lead is responsible for supporting and managing Air Products’ source inspection activities for both domestic and international projects. This role works closely with engineering, project management, procurement, suppliers, and third-party inspectors to ensure equipment and materials are manufactured in accordance with purchase order requirements, applicable codes and standards, and Air Products specifications. The position plays a critical role in driving supplier quality performance, preventing defects, resolving inspection findings, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality equipment to projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate source inspection activities for domestic and international projects, ensuring compliance with inspection and test plans (ITPs), purchase order requirements, and applicable standards.
• Manage and oversee third-party inspection agencies and inspectors performing quality surveillance at supplier and sub-supplier facilities.
• Review welding procedures, non-destructive examination (NDE) procedures, quality control plans, and inspection and test plans to verify compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate inspection schedules with suppliers and validate production readiness before inspection activities occur.
• Perform and oversee inspections related to material traceability, welding, dimensional verification, cleanliness, testing, and final equipment acceptance.
• Ensure inspection requirements are properly documented and maintained within SmartPlant Materials (SPMAT) and other applicable systems.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively identify, communicate, and resolve quality concerns throughout the manufacturing process.
• Issue, track, and follow up on Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), punch list items, and corrective actions to closure.
• Prepare, review, and distribute detailed inspection reports in a timely manner following inspection activities.
• Collaborate with project teams, procurement, expediting, and engineering functions to mitigate quality risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in pre-inspection meetings and supplier discussions to communicate quality expectations and lessons learned.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to site inspection personnel and third-party inspection teams.
• Support project execution activities by sharing inspection knowledge, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel to supplier facilities and project sites to oversee inspection activities and perform field or shop floor inspections as required.
• Ensure all inspection activities are conducted safely and in accordance with company health, safety, and quality standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, source inspection, or manufacturing inspection.
• Strong knowledge of inspection processes, quality management practices, and supplier quality programs.
• Experience reviewing welding procedures, inspection plans, NDE procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards related to pressure vessels, process piping, heat exchangers, valves, instrumentation, switchgear, fabrication skids, steam generators, and related equipment.
• Familiarity with welding processes, material specifications, and metal fabrication practices.
• Certifications in welding inspection and/or NDE methods (PT, MT, UT, RT) preferred.
• Experience working with SmartPlant Materials (SPMAT), SAP, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage suppliers, inspectors, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions, and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, including performing inspections in manufacturing and shop environments.

What’s In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees.

Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoptionassistance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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