QC Inspector

InPower manufactures engineered-to-order electrical distribution and control solutions for industrial applications. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we serve customers across the U.S. with custom-built equipment. Job Summary Join our team as a Quality Assurance Specialist I in Houston, TX, where you will play a vital role in upholding both company and regulatory quality standards throughout the manufacturing process of electrical products such as switchboards, motor control centers (MCC), and motor control panels. This entry-level position is designed for professionals who are eager to develop their skills and gain hands-on experience in quality assurance within a highly regulated industry. Reporting typically to a departmental manager, you will be entrusted with inspecting products, auditing quality data, and ensuring compliance with governmental and customer-specific requirements. This role is ideal for individuals with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience who have 0-2 years in a related quality or manufacturing environment. You will receive close management and guidance as you work on projects and tasks of limited complexity, contributing to continuous improvement efforts and supporting the company’s commitment to safety and quality excellence. As part of a collaborative team environment, your attention to detail and dedication will help maintain the product integrity and customer satisfaction that defines our organization. Job Responsibilities •    Inspect and Hi-Pot testing of switchboard, MCC, Motor Control panel product produced on all lines, according to inspection work instructions and in accordance with applicable governmental requirements, to confirm proper function of all product and electrical components, identify any product non-conformances, and ensure it meets customer specification, safety and quality requirements. Document inspections made on applicable checklist.  •    Use Hi-Pot, continuity test, and component-specific testing devices to perform electrical testing (i.e. Megger, Breaker Tester, etc.). Verify switches and circuit breakers function properly. Verify torqued connections using torque wrench, per inspection instructions. Conduct electrical and mechanical tests per safety and training requirements and procedures. (Hi-Pot, Continuity) •    Examine and verify mating structures (all structures in a line-up) as necessary to ensure that job is complete and field installation is problem-free (i.e. splice plate dimensions, kirk key coordination, etc.).  •    Verify that any revisions released to the production floor regarding functionality and customer specifications are incorporated into the product, all documentation reflects the current revision, and previous revisions of documents are not used / discarded. (Process and Update paperwork accurately – BOM, test reports, etc.)  •    Thoroughly document and communicate non-conformances, which are critical quality records, and verify required rework to aid…