Quality Control Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Awareness of applicable ASME codes, standards, and specifications.
• Knowledge of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) methods, with Level II qualification in Radiographic Testing (RT) and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) preferred or required as per the position.
• Awareness of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 management system requirements.
• Good knowledge of fabrication processes for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and skid packages.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, engineering drawings, and inspection documents.
• Knowledge of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) is preferred.
• Understanding of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ).
• Knowledge of material inspection, material traceability, welding inspection, and dimensional inspection.
• Understanding of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs), and project-specific quality requirements.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with production, design, planning, customers, and third-party inspection agencies

Preferred candidate profile

1. QC Documentation: Prepare and maintain quality control documents in accordance with applicable ASME codes, project specifications, and company quality procedures.
2. Project-Specific Documentation: Prepare, review, and maintain quality documents based on approved project-specific Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs) and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
3. Raw Material Inspection: Inspect incoming raw materials, plates, pipes, tubes, flanges, fittings, forgings, and welding consumables against purchase specifications and material test certificates.
4. Material Traceability: Ensure proper material identification, heat number traceability, and transfer of material identification throughout fabrication and assembly.
5. Stage-Wise Inspection: Carry out inspections at various stages of fabrication in accordance with approved QAPs, ITPs, drawings, and applicable code requirements.
6. Weld Visual Inspection: Perform visual inspection of weld joints, including fit-up, joint preparation, weld appearance, and dimensional conformity, as applicable.
7. Welding Quality Control: Verify applicable WPS, PQR, and WPQ records and ensure welding activities comply with approved procedures and project requirements.
8. NDT Coordination: Coordinate with external agencies for RT, PT, and other applicable NDT activities. Review reports and ensure compliance with specified examination requirements and acceptance criteria.
9. Third-Party Inspection (TPI): Coordinate with customer inspectors and third-party inspection agencies, arrange inspections, and ensure timely closure of inspection comments.
10. Trial and Stage Inspection: Conduct and coordinate trial inspections and inspections at various manufacturing stages to verify compliance with drawings, QAPs, and customer requirements.
11. Hydrostatic Testing: Coordinate and witness hydrostatic pressure testing, verify test arrangements and calibrated instruments, and maintain the required inspection and test records.
12. Dimensional Inspection: Verify equipment dimensions, nozzle orientation, flange alignment, shell roundness, and other critical dimensions against approved drawings and specifications.
13. Nonconformance Management: Identify quality deviations, raise Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), coordinate corrective actions, and follow up on closure.
14. Final Inspection: Conduct final visual and dimensional inspections to ensure equipment is ready for customer inspection, final testing, and dispatch.
15. Quality Records: Maintain inspection reports, material test certificates, weld maps, NDT reports, hydrotest reports, calibration records, and other manufacturing quality documents.
16. Manufacturing Data Book: Compile and review the final quality dossier and supporting manufacturing records in accordance with project requirements.
17. Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with production, design, planning, and procurement teams to resolve quality issues and minimise rework and inspection delays.

4. Expected Competencies

• Strong understanding of fabrication and inspection processes.
• Ability to interpret ASME code requirements, engineering drawings, and project specifications.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to coordinate inspections with internal teams, customers, and external agencies.
• Effective problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple inspection activities while meeting project schedules.

. Performance Expectations

• Timely completion of stage-wise inspections.
• Accuracy and completeness of QC documentation.
• Effective material traceability throughout fabrication.
• Timely coordination and closure of TPI observations.
• Readiness of equipment and quality documents for final inspection and dispatch.
• Compliance with approved QAPs, ITPs, project specifications, and applicable ASME requirements.

Perks and benefits