Quality Control Inspector

About Aalo Atomics Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced reactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future. About the role The Quality Control (QC) Inspector is responsible for performing inspection activities to verify conformance of materials, components, and processes to applicable codes, standards, procurement documents, and internal quality requirements. This role serves as a key function in ensuring dimensional accuracy, material traceability, and compliance with applicable regulatory and quality program requirements, including ASME and NQA-1. The QC Inspector operates within defined procedures and documented instructions and supports production, engineering, and quality assurance functions to prevent nonconforming conditions and ensure product integrity. What you'll do The QC Inspector performs inspection and test activities on safety-related, non-safety related with special treatment, and other designated items in accordance with approved procedures and instructions. Activities include, but are not limited to: Inspection and verification of mechanical components, fabrication, and assemblies Review of inspection/test documentation and acceptance records Verification of compliance with drawings, specifications, and code requirements Participation in quality system activities including audits, corrective actions, and process improvements General Inspection Duties Perform inspections and tests in accordance with approved procedures, drawings, and acceptance criteria Document inspection and test results clearly and accurately Identify, document, and report nonconforming conditions Witness and verify work activities when required by governing documents Maintain complete and traceable quality records Support process reporting and continuous improvement initiatives Consistent with qualification expectations, inspectors must be capable of performing and documenting inspections in accordance with procedures and standards. Incoming Material Inspection & Traceability Review Certified Material Test Reports (CMTRs/MTRs) for compliance with procurement and code requirements Verify heat/lot traceability to drawings and purchase orders Perform receiving inspections and document acceptance status Segregate and control nonconforming materials Develop and maintain inspection plans and travelers Dimensional and Visual Inspection Perform in-process and final inspections using precision measurement tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges, gauges, CMM systems) Verify conformance to dimensional tolerances and GD&T requirements Generate inspection reports, including First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation Conduct visual inspections for workmanship, fit-up, and weld conformance Welding and Fabrication Quality Support Verify welding documentation including WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications Confirm traceability of welds and associated materials Support or witness qualification activities as required Verify compliance with applicable welding codes and standards Audits, Nonconformance, and Corrective Action Participate in internal and supplier audits Support or lead Nonconformance Reports (NCR) and Corrective/Preventive Actions (CAPA) Perform root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities Metrology and Calibration Verify calibration status of inspection and test equipment prior to use Maintain control of gauges, fixtures, and measurement systems Coordinate calibration activities with external providers Support measurement system analysis (e.g., gage R&R) Documentation and Re