About this role
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.