EHC is currently looking for a Technical Quality Specialist for a client in the south Houston, TX area.
Job Summary:
The Technical Quality Specialist ensures compliance with product, supplier, and quality system requirements within an industrial manufacturing environment. This role manages material traceability, calibration systems, supplier quality processes, third-party inspections, and corrective actions in accordance with API, ISO, and customer standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong, and comfortable working with external inspectors and suppliers.
Responsibilities:
- Review and verify Material Test Reports (MTRs) to ensure full material traceability (heat/lot/batch)
- Administer the equipment calibration program and maintain the calibration registry
- Ensure products meet technical specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements
- Support technical clarification and corrective actions with suppliers
Supplier Quality:
- Manage supplier qualification, approval, and performance monitoring
- Review Certificates of Compliance (CoCs), SDS, and supplier test documentation
- Assist with supplier audits, scorecards, and resolution of supplier nonconformances
Third-Party Inspection Coordination:
- Schedule and host inspections and witness testing with agencies such as DNV, ABS, Lloyd’s, and Bureau Veritas
- Prepare Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), inspection notifications, and supporting documentation
- Serve as the primary point of contact during inspections (welding, NDT, hydrostatic testing, dimensional checks, etc.)
- Document inspection results, punch lists, and hold point releases
Nonconformance & Compliance:
- Log and track NCRs, deviations, and concessions within the quality system
- Facilitate root cause analysis and monitor corrective action implementation
- Support API Q1, ISO 9001, and internal/external audits
- Maintain accurate quality records and KPI reporting
Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- 3–7 years of quality experience in oil & gas, industrial manufacturing, or heavy fabrication
- Working knowledge of API Q1, ISO 9001, and material traceability requirements
- Experience coordinating third-party inspections strongly preferred
- Familiarity with welding, NDT, hydrostatic testing, and dimensional inspection is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP/QMS systems preferred
Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Effective communicator with suppliers, inspectors, and cross-functional teams
- Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
You should be proficient in:
- GD&T
- Quality Inspection Experience
- Continuous Improvement
- Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
- Supplier Management
- Quality Control Experience
- Tolerance Analysis
- Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
- Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Precision Measurement & Inspection
- First Article Inspection (FAI)
- Quality Control Data Analysis
- Blueprint Reading
- API Q1
- Hydrostatic Testing
- ISO 9001
- Material Test Reports
- Material Traceability
- Industrial manufacturing
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