Talascend is currently seeking a Supplier Quality Inspector for a contract opportunity with our client in Columbus, Ohio.
Overview
The Supplier Quality Inspector is responsible for visiting supplier and vendor sites to perform quality surveillance and ensure materials and equipment meet specified standards and requirements. This role involves monitoring, inspection, review of documentation, and collaboration with suppliers to address nonconformances and ensure quality standards are maintained.
Responsibilities
- Perform visits to supplier and vendor shops to conduct quality surveillance activities as defined by the assignment scope.
- Verify that supplier-furnished material and equipment conform to recognized codes, standards, and procurement documents through observation, documentation review, and hands-on inspection.
- Collaborate with suppliers and project personnel to identify and implement solutions for nonconformances.
- Review procurement requirements with suppliers and ensure readiness for fabrication.
- Monitor supplier activities, including inspections, tests, welding, coating, and final verifications, to confirm requirements are met.
- Review supplier-generated quality documentation for conformance.
- Reject nonconforming materials and document conditions with photographic evidence.
- Work with suppliers to address nonconformances and verify corrective actions.
- Release conforming materials for shipment and report surveillance findings to project personnel and clients.
- Maintain records of inspections, findings, and certifications, including photographic records.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent with 1,000 hours of in-shop surveillance, examination, or testing activities, or two years of related experience totaling 2,000 hours, or associate degree with relevant experience.
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel routinely to supplier facilities within the assigned area.
- Ability to obtain and maintain necessary client, facility, or export-control access.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and reach defensible conclusions during supplier site visits.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, electronic report submission, and digital photography.
- Experience with inspection of structural steel, piping, pressure vessels, rotating equipment, electrical components, coatings, or precast concrete is preferred.
- Familiarity with applicable codes and standards such as ASME, AWS, API, and industry certifications like ASNT Level II, AWS Certified Welding Inspector, or NACE coating inspector is advantageous.
- Experience with quality programs like ISO 9001, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, or NQA-1.
- Ability to work safely in an industrial environment and perform physical activities such as climbing ladders, working at heights, and entering confined spaces.
- Vision and hearing sufficient to perform visual exams and witness testing with or without correction.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.