The posting
Job Description
- Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to investigate nonconformances and support supplier corrective action activities.
- Perform on-site or off-site supplier inspections, including inspection of NDE activities and records when required.
- Provide technical guidance to other inspectors and support consistent application of inspection requirements and procedures.
- Maintain calibration records and support the inspection equipment calibration program through internal activities and coordination of external services.
- Verify that measuring and inspection equipment is within calibration and traceable to NIST standards before use.
- Serve as a technical point of contact for complex inspection and product quality concerns involving Suppliers, Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality.
- Identify recurring quality issues and recommend corrective or preventive actions to support continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Perform and document receiving inspections of machined, fabricated, manufactured, and purchased components against engineering drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and applicable codes.
- Reviews and approves Material Traceability Reports (MTRs)
- Conduct advanced dimensional, visual, and mechanical inspections using precision measuring equipment and appropriate inspection techniques.
- Performs NDE on applicable materials, weldments, and components, and verify that inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and documentation meet project and quality requirements.
- Identify and escalate NDE indications, discrepancies, or documentation gaps for appropriate technical evaluation and disposition.
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, product specifications, and applicable standards to establish inspection requirements.
- Accurately document inspection results and maintain complete, traceable inspection records in accordance with company procedures.
- Initiate and process Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), support material disposition, verify corrective actions, and document closure.
- Follow company Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements and Quality Management System procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 5+ years of experience in quality inspection, receiving inspection, dimensional inspection, or mechanical inspection in a manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or related industrial environment.
- Significant experience with NDE requirements and documentation for weldments, materials, or manufactured components.
- Working knowledge of common NDE methods, such as visual testing (VT), liquid penetrant testing (PT), magnetic particle testing (MT), ultrasonic testing (UT), and radiographic testing (RT).
- Ability to review NDE reports for traceability, completeness, and conformance to specified acceptance criteria.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
- Strong dimensional inspection skills using precision instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, bore gauges, thread gauges, surface plates, depth gauges, and pin gauges.
- Working knowledge of metrology principles, measurement uncertainty, and dimensional inspection techniques.
- Experience supporting or administering calibration systems with equipment traceable to NIST standards.
- Ability to identify, document, and clearly communicate nonconforming conditions with sound technical justification.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic quality management or ERP systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage complex inspection priorities independently.
- Ability to provide technical guidance to other inspectors and contribute effectively to cross-functional quality initiatives.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand/stoop/sit for 8 hours
- Ability to pass a health screening
Preferred Qualifications
- Current NDE certification, such as ASNT SNT-TC-1A or CP-189 Level II or III, in one or more applicable methods.
- Experience with NDE quality requirements and applicable industry codes and standards.
- Experience reviewing supplier NDE procedures, personnel qualifications, and examination records.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
- Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
- FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.
