Quality Control Inspector

Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

We are looking for a Quality Control Inspector located in Houston, TX . This is your opportunity to join a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

What's In It For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement
• The chance to Improve Lives in our community with regular outreach and volunteerism opportunities
• The chance to join a learning and problem-solving culture
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching and more!

What You Will Do:

• Interpret and follow blueprints, diagrams, and technical instructions for inspections.
• Inspect materials, parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies according to drawings and specifications
• Communicate quality control issues and recommend changes to enhance product quality
• Perform routine checks on red tag bins in the production areas to ensure established NCR procedures are followed.
• Perform incoming inspection of purchased product in accordance with industry standard and AQL sampling plan
• Assure that manufactured product meet quality control standards, engineering specifications and customer requirements
• Participate in investigation and disposition of customer complaints, nonconforming products and returned goods
• Read and interpret material test reports and heat treat / mechanical certs
• Demonstrate a personable, positive, and enthusiastic attitude
• Report unsafe acts or conditions to supervision immediately as noticed
• Initiate corrective action requests when conditions are averse to quality
• Complete, inspect and distribute all quality records and documents, as necessary
• Participate in Lean events with active involvement in CI initiatives
• Understand and follow verbal and written instruction

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Drug & Alcohol screening
• Criminal background review
• Education & Employment history review

Position Details:

• Candidate must reside in: Houston TX, or surrounding areas
• Work week and shift: 6AM-2:30PM, M - F, some daily overtime and weekend work may be occasionally required
• Compensation package offered: Competitive hourly rate and quarterly bonus eligibility
• New hire orientation is provided
• Training provided on processes, procedures, and product assembly
• PPE requirements may include safety glasses, steel toed shoes, gloves, etc.
• Work location is in an enclosed shop quality lab environment with an open workspace
• Immigration sponsorship is not provided for this position

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years' experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and Quality Management Software (QMS)
• Must be skilled in using inspection equipment including Calipers, Mic's, Bore gauges, Optical Comparator, Hardness Testers, Height Gage etc.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, able to work with limited supervision
• Must be able to read and interpret material certs and heat treat / mechanical certs
• Knowledge of assembly inspection, testing and manufacturing
• Knowledge of Machine Shop In-process Inspection, ECN Process and GD&T
• Knowledge of quality standards and manufacturing processes
• Must be able to work independently and within a team environment with a high degree of accuracy, strong organization skill as well as excellent attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Show respect, understanding, tact and concern to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others
• Maintain confidentiality and has high ethical standards
• Demonstrate a personable, positive, and enthusiastic attitude
• Foster teamwork and collaboration within and across work groups
• Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity
• Must have a professional and positive attitude as well as a passion for continuous improvement
• Understanding of current process requirements, rules, and procedures

Physical Demands:

• Role is deemed safety sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing.
• Minimal bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing stairs, reaching, twisting, stretching, pushing, pulling, collating/filing, and dialing.
• Occasional standing and hearing.
• Frequent lifting between 25lbs to 40lbs, walking and writing.
• Constant lifting up to 10lbs, handling, holding, grasping, turning, working with hands, fingering, picking, pinching, fine manipulation, using a keyboard and mouse, viewing a computer monitor and small parts and products, sitting, seeing and speaking.
• Work environment includes temperature-controlled shop floor, quality lab, front offices and conference rooms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Oracle ERP
• Experience in Entropy QMS
• Experience in Adobe
• Knowledgeable of Industry Standard Requirements (ANSI, ASME, ISO 9001, etc.)
• Operate and program CMM (knowledge or FARO/ROMER arm a plus)

About Us:

ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that's been our mission for nearly a century.

We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.