JOB SUMMARY: Performs daily oversite and evaluations of Quality Inspectors, supports the departmental needs, performs product inspections with or without Customer/3rd Party Inspectors to ensure products comply with company/customer requirements. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. • Promotes quality improvement throughout the organization. • Under the direction of the Director of Quality, has the authority to act independently of manufacturing to ensure the quality policy and procedures are followed. • Assign and oversee the daily responsibilities of the Inspectors within the department. • As needed, performs product inspections in accordance with drawing and customer requirements. • Evaluate the workmanship of individual welders and/or QC inspectors and notify supervision when additional training is needed. • Initiates non-conformance reports, tags affected material and may monitor progress of repairs. • Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of the company’s quality standards and practices. • Assist with Customer or 3rd Party Inspections, as necessary. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: • High school diploma or GED, or any combination of education and experience. • Basic math skills. • Intermediate computer skills: Word, Excel. • Ability to read and write in English and communicate verbally in English, Bi-Lingual in Spanish is a plus. • Preferred, but not required to be certified by the American Welding Society as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). • Preferred, but not required to be certified to Structural and Steel Products written practice for UT and MT Level II per ASNT-SNT-TC-1a. • Must pass an eye examination, with or without corrective lenses, to prove near vision acuity on Jaeger J2 at 12 in. or greater. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: • Knowledge inspection practices as applicable to the company’s products. • Knowledge of manufacturing processes as applicable to the company’s products. • Good knowledge of how to read and interpret codes, specifications and customer requirements. • Good knowledge of welding and NDE (non-destructive examination) processes. • Good knowledge of measuring devices and tools and proper operation. • Good knowledge of painting and galvanizing processes and inspection techniques. • Ability to inspect parts and assemblies to determine compliance with drawings and the Companies standard inspection and quality standards. • Ability to read, interpret, and communicate to others applicable drawing requirements. • Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. • Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. • Ability to follow detailed instructions on the use of appropriate tools and applications techniques. • Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule work assignments. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. • Ability to gather data, compiles information, and prepare reports. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: • Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check. • Possession of a valid Texas driver's license is a requirement for this job. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT: • Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, bio-hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and loud noises. • Moderate physical activity. Requires physical lifting up to 30 pounds, pushing or pulling of heavier objects, standing and/or walking. • Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and includes the use of protective equipment.