Supplier Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Overview

The Supplier Quality Inspector (SQI) is responsible for ensuring supplier-provided components and materials meet company quality standards, engineering specifications, and customer requirements, with a specific focus on oil & gas field equipment. The role involves conducting inspections, validating supplier corrective actions, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and supporting supplier quality improvement initiatives. The position operates on a shift basis to align with supplier production schedules and inspection requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform 100% in-process and final inspections of supplier products and components using approved inspection methods and calibrated measuring tools.
• Conduct dimensional, visual, hardness, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspections on oil & gas components and assemblies.
• Perform thread inspections in accordance with API 5B, API 7-1, API 7-2, and premium connection standards.
• Apply oil & gas field inspection techniques for downhole tools, tubulars, and connection products.
• Identify, document, and report inspection findings and non-conformities to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Verify effectiveness of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA) implemented by suppliers.
• Support Supplier Quality Engineers in resolving supplier-related quality issues and monitoring corrective actions.
• Partner with suppliers to drive quality improvement initiatives and first-time-right performance.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and quality documentation in compliance with QMS requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS), HSE requirements, and applicable industry standards during inspection activities
  
  

Skills

• Strong knowledge of inspection techniques including dimensional, visual, hardness, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
• Experience with API thread standards and premium connection inspections (API 5B, API 7-1, API 7-2, WFT, VAM, Tenaris, JFE).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T requirements.
• Proficiency in inspection and measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and hardness testers.
• Strong understanding of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA, and non-conformance management.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, safety standards, and supplier quality processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage inspection priorities at supplier locations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and special processes is preferred
  
  

Qualifications

• ITI or Diploma in a relevant Technical Discipline.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in Supplier Quality Inspection, Quality Inspection, or Manufacturing Quality within the Oil & Gas industry
• Hands-on experience in inspection of oil & gas components, tubulars, downhole tools, and connection products.
• ASNT Level II certification in at least two NDE methods (LPT and MPT preferred).
• Experience in supplier quality verification, inspection reporting, and corrective action validation.
• Willingness to work in a shift-based environment supporting supplier production schedules.
• Willingness to travel 30-40% for supplier inspections, audits, and quality reviews.