Supplier QC Inspector

We are seeking a dedicated SQC Inspector to join our team at our Houston location, supporting the quality assurance of high-value equipment and projects within the industrial gas industry. This role offers the chance to work onsite in a dynamic environment, traveling domestically and internationally, and playing a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and execute supplier quality control activities, ensuring purchased equipment meets all purchase order, code, and specification requirements.
• Develop and manage comprehensive Inspection & Expediting Plans, evaluating manhours and costs to support project success.
• Perform inspections based on approved strategies, focusing on CTQ parameters to guarantee equipment conformity.
• Act as the primary contact for US inspection assignments, collaborating with third-party agencies and global teams to ensure seamless quality assurance processes.
• Support manufacturing, control, and certification issues, providing expertise to resolve quality challenges.
• Participate in process improvements, standardization, and knowledge capitalization efforts to enhance quality management practices.
• Travel approximately 30-40%, domestically and internationally, to supplier sites and project locations, often on short notice.

What We're Looking For:

• A minimum of 10 years of quality control experience, with at least 5 years in manufacturing and project execution within the industrial gas or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of US construction codes (ASME, API, AWS, AISC, IBC), fabrication processes, nondestructive testing, materials, welding, and industrial gas equipment.
• Preferred certifications include API 510, 570, 653, and AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Proven expertise in manufacturing, project management, and fabrication processes.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills, capable of managing complex projects and collaborating with diverse teams.
• Proficient in using Google Workspace tools, SAP, SRM, and Non-Conformities Management systems.

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to be a key player in ensuring the quality and safety of critical industrial equipment, with a role that combines technical expertise, project management, and international travel. Potential for full-time conversion and career growth within a global leader in industrial gases. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about quality assurance, we want to hear from you!