Expediting cum Inspection Engineer

Position: Expediting cum Inspection Engineer

Position Overview

• Role Title: Expediting cum Inspection Engineer (Third-Party Contract)
• Locations: Wardha | Rourkela |Nagpur | Pune
• Industry: Heavy Engineering / Industrial Manufacturing / Infrastructure / Third-Party Inspection & NDT
• Experience Required: Minimum 10 years
• Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) with valid NDE/NDT certifications

Role Summary

As an expert Heavy Engineering professional, the Expediting cum Inspection Engineer acts as the vital link between project milestones and vendor manufacturing execution. The primary objective is to ensure that heavy structural fabricated jobs at various vendor works adhere strictly to approved engineering drawings, international quality standards, and technical specifications, while simultaneously tracking and accelerating manufacturing and supply chain progress to meet tight delivery schedules.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Control & Inspection (TPI & NDT)

• Conduct comprehensive stage inspections (raw material verification, fit-up, in-process fabrication, final dimensional check, and painting/coating inspection) for heavy structural fabricated components at vendor workshops.
• Witness and review Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities, including UT, RT, MT, PT, and PMI, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, IS).
• Review and verify Material Test Certificates (MTCs), WPS/PQR, Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ), and calibration records of measuring equipment.
• Ensure identification and segregation of non-conforming products, issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and monitor effective root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

2. Vendor Expediting & Progress Monitoring

• Track, monitor, and report manufacturing progress against approved master manufacturing schedules (MMS) and delivery timelines at vendor facilities.
• Identify potential bottlenecks, supply chain constraints, or production delays early and coordinate proactively with vendor management to implement recovery plans.
• Conduct regular site/vendor visits to review shop-floor loading, manpower deployment, and material availability.
• Provide transparent, data-driven daily/weekly progress reports to project management teams.

3. Dispatch & Clearance Management

• Coordinate final pre-dispatch inspections (PDI) alongside client representatives where applicable.
• Verify completeness of Manufacturing Data Record (MDR) / Quality Dossiers prior to dispatch clearance.
• Ensure proper packing, marking, and handling procedures are followed to prevent transit damage for heavy structural assemblies.
• Issue formal Dispatch Clearance Certificates upon successful verification of all quality and commercial prerequisites.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech).
• Certifications: Valid Level II certifications in major NDT methods (UT, RT, MT, PT) from a recognized body (ASNT / ISNT).
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of hands-on industrial experience in quality control, inspection, fabrication, or expediting within heavy engineering, heavy steel structures, pressure vessels, or large-scale EPC manufacturing sectors.

• Technical Knowledge:
  
• Deep understanding of heavy structural fabrication processes, welding technologies, and cutting/forming methods.
• Familiarity with international design and inspection codes (AWS D1.1, ASME Section VIII/V, IS standards).
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, isometric drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOM).

• Soft Skills & Attributes:
  
• Strong analytical, vendor management, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting capabilities to interface effectively with shop-floor workers, vendor leadership, and clients.
• High level of integrity, professional accountability, and resilience under tight delivery deadlines.