ChampionX

Quality Specialist

Houston, TX

full time

On-site

Oil and Gas

About This Job

ChampionX is seeking a Quality Specialist to join its team located in NW Houston, TX. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product excellence by monitoring, inspecting, and recommending improvements for Emissions Technologies and Theta Production Optimization final products. The associate will work closely with manufacturing operations teams to uphold both regulatory and internal standards, driving compliance and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a commitment to quality assurance, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a production environment. This is a great opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technologies while maintaining high-quality manufacturing processes.

What’s In It for You:

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The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.

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The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.

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Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world.

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Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment - medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

What You Will Do:

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Ensure that quality control systems are in place, used within the organization and are compliant with all relevant regulations, including industry standards and company policies. Develop any missing parts in Quality control system.

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Conduct routine inspections of products and components to ensure they comply with work/build instructions specifications.

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Keep records of all material purchases, inspect samples from purchased material, identify supplier problems with respect to quality and delivery, and recommend actions to solve these problems if necessary.

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Design and implement methods for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection.

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Assist in the development of product work standards/instructions and operating procedures.

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Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodology, quality plans, documents and reports.

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Identify areas of improvement in the operations processes, suggest/implement corrective actions and develop methods to measure improvement and monitor processes.

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Assist in the investigation of customer complaints and equipment failures related to product quality and suggest corrective measures.

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Prepare and present reports summarizing the results of quality assurance activities.

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Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts to reduce defects and improve product reliability.

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Develop Internal audit plans. Participate in internal and external audits as required.

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Assist in the development and implementation of quality assurance training programs for operations.

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Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to identify and implement improvements to product quality and operation processes.

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Participate in continuous improvement for the department to improve efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications:

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Associates degree or equivalent work experience, preferred engineering degree

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4 years of experience working in a quality role within manufacturing

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Familiarity with quality assurance standards and methodologies, such as ISO, Six Sigma, etc.

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Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, GD&T, and work instructions

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Strong experience or ERP systems (Oracle is a plus)

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Strong attention to detail and organization skills

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Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

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Knowledge of logistics, compliance, and handling hazardous materials.

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Data management is a plus.

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Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and time management skills

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Ability to plan and organize effectively meet the demands of the business.

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Proficient in Microsoft office suite.

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Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.

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Experience working with cross-functional teams.

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Lean Six-sigma certification or equivalent

Physical Demands:

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Occasionally lifting to 50 lbs.

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Role is deemed safety sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing.

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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

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The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

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Work regularly requires visits to the production floor, with varying temperatures and high levels of noise; safety equipment such as glasses and protective shoes may be required.

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Work is sometimes accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well-ventilated facilities.

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Work is sometimes executed in an office or in a cubicle space equipped with a telephone and computer.

About ChampionX:

ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operations.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At ChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.