What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Auditor position at Vallourec North America?
Why Join Us
At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. Vallourec currently has an opening for a Quality Auditor at the East Houston, Texas location. Vallourec is the world leader for premium connection solutions for the oil and gas industry with numerous production facilities, three leading edge technology Research & Development centers and a network of over 160 licensees worldwide.
Your Day-to-Day Impact
You’ll play a vital role in our Quality team by:
- Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Identify non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
- Participate in production planning and scheduling.
- Analyze quality data to identify trends and drive process improvements.
- Verify and sign off on gauge setups.
- Serve as a backup to Quality Control Inspectors as needed.
- Lead and facilitate training for new Quality Control team members.
- Conduct team meetings and lead efforts to meet daily targets.
- Coordinate personnel movements to support cross-training and job coverage.
- Operate forklifts or overhead cranes when required.
- Provide guidance and support to the workforce.
- Ensure adherence to quality management systems and procedures.
- Communicate effectively with other departments to resolve issues and align goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
We’re looking for candidates who are sharp, safety-focused, and ready to roll up their sleeves:
- Strong team leadership and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and make decisions under pressure.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment; threading experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of CNC/machining processes.
- Familiarity with process control and quality management systems.
- Proficient in reading precision gauging instruments.
- Strong communication skills in English (reading, writing, speaking).
- Must pass applicable testing requirements.
What You’ll Gain
- Get paid for what you know - and earn more as you learn more.
- Opportunities to work on cutting-edge equipment
- A culture that values your input and celebrates improvement
- Real growth potential in a stable, essential industry
And Benefits that Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
- Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
- 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
- Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
- Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
- Paid Vacation Time
- Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.