Job Description

Overview

The Quality Inspector performs advanced inspections using various metrology and NDE systems, serving as a technical expert and mentor while ensuring compliance with industry standards and supporting engineering and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

  • Perform visual, dimensional, documentation, welding, and NDE inspections.
  • Program, validate and optimize CMM inspection programs.
  • Conduct advanced dimensional inspections using various inspection technologies.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T.
  • Conduct receiving, in-process, final, source, and customer witness inspections.
  • Support engineering with dimensional analysis and product disposition.
  • Lead measurement system troubleshooting and metrology investigations.
  • Support NCRs and root cause investigations.
  • Mentor and train lower-level inspectors.
  • Support ABS, DNV, and customer audits.
  • Drive continuous improvement in metrology and inspection.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Technical Degree, Trade School Certification, or equivalent experience.
  • Qualification in Hexagon CMM/FARO/Romer/Portable CMM/Laser Scanner.
  • 4 to 6 years of experience with CMM, Romer Arm, Faro Arm, and automatic inspection equipment.
  • 4 to 6 years of dimensional inspection and metrology experience in relevant industries.
  • Knowledge in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
  • NDE Certifications or experience in various testing methods.
  • Experience with API standards.
  • Experience with Creo/CAD.
  • Preferred: ASNT Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Radiography Testing (RT) Level II.
  • Preferred: ASQ CMI or equivalent certificates.
  • Preferred: Experience supporting customer audits and regulatory inspections.

Additional Information

  • Ability to pass dimensional inspection training and testing.
  • Possess knowledge of precision measuring equipment.
  • Knowledge of ABS and DNV requirements for drilling equipment is a plus.
  • Knowledge of API requirements is a plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to learn different software programs.
  • Willing to work flexible hours, including overtime, as required.
  • Expert understanding of dimensional inspection and metrology principles.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and technical documentation skills.
  • Ability to mentor and train inspectors and technicians.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 87 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 360 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 211 different employers. 157 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,424 other active welding openings from 737 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

NOV currently has 11 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (26), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (25), and Austin Industries (23). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $40/hr, San Angelo at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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