Quality Control Inspector

Position Summary:

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for interpreting specifications to determine appropriate testing and inspection procedures and the equipment required. The role includes performing inspections, documenting and tracking non-conformance reports, and ensuring compliance with all quality standards. The inspector works independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy, adherence to procedures, and strong quality control practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform inspections on materials, products, assemblies, and sub-assemblies.
• Read drawings, comprehend specifications and tolerances, interpret dial indicators and digital gauges, compare results with specifications, and record test data.
• Conduct advanced dimensional checks and visual verifications of fabricated and machined parts per acceptance criteria.
• Use measurement tools, test equipment, and functional gauges to verify compliance with requirements.
• Validate the quality of machined and fabricated parts and assemblies, including documentation reviews such as dimensional reports, traceability records, and certificates of conformity.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure product, documentation, and service quality.
• Understand and adhere to Gage Calibration and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) requirements.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans based on drawing requirements.
• Interpret inspection results and assist senior personnel with technical tasks.
• Perform tasks requiring moderate technical experience and follow defined procedures and guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance to junior inspectors and technicians.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in quality control techniques and support cross-department functions when required.
• Ensure proper use of calibrated measurement equipment.
• Apply advanced measurement techniques and basic Statistical Process Control where necessary.
• Issue, document, investigate, and track non-conformances and inspection records within SmartSolve modules (Inspection Management, Non-Conformance, CAPA).
• Perform inspections including FAT, SIT, FAI, in-process, final, and receiving inspections.
• Participate in inspection/testing with internal teams, customers, third-party inspectors, and engineering/manufacturing representatives.
• Assist in developing and improving quality system procedures, work instructions, and process flows.
• Use safe material handling and preservation techniques, including forklift and jib crane operation and proper packing/preservation.
• Perform product identification and traceability verification.
• Support customer satisfaction, HSE initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications:

• Required
• 3–5 years of Quality Control experience and/or training, or equivalent education/experience.
• Proficiency with advanced inspection techniques.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements.
• Ability to perform dimensional and visual inspections of raw materials, fasteners, fabricated, and machined parts.
• Skilled in reading dials and digital displays, comparing results to specifications, recording inspection data, and collaborating with engineers, technicians, and production personnel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Desired
• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical college education.
• Knowledge of ISO 17020 and ISO 17025.
• Understanding of NDT methodologies.
• CWI certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under defined procedures with growing autonomy.
• Initiative to build technical understanding and expand skill sets.
• Ability to manage multiple inspection requirements accurately and efficiently.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily shop-based work (approx. 80% indoors, 20% outdoors).
• Stable flat work surfaces with occasional exposure to airborne dust.
• Frequent use of measuring/testing equipment, hand tools, and material-handling tools.
• Standard shift-based work hours depending on assignment.

Physical Requirements:

This role is classified as MEDIUM work.

• Occasional:
• Lift 20–50 lbs.
• Work in confined spaces; kneel, crawl, climb, jump, run, or perform tasks requiring full mobility.
• Identify color variations.
• Use PPE for skin protection.
• Frequent:
• Lift 10–25 lbs.
• Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, carry objects.
• Perform overhead work and repetitive arm/hand movements.
• Operate motor vehicles.
• Constant:
• Lift up to 10 lbs.
• Wear PPE for body, vision, and hearing protection.
• Sit with back supported; perform detailed inspection work with sustained focus.

About Oceaneering:

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products primarily serving the offshore energy sector. The company develops and delivers solutions across the entire lifecycle of offshore oilfields, including drilling, subsea hardware, robotics, oilfield maintenance, and decommissioning. Oceaneering also applies its technology and engineering expertise across defense, entertainment, aerospace, material handling, science, and renewable energy industries.