Manager / Assistant Manager - QA/QC

Team: Inspection

Location: Mumbai

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of applicable international and domestic codes and standards (ASTM, EN, ISO, IS, etc.).
• Conduct project Kick-off Meetings and Pre-Inspection Meetings with clients and suppliers.
• Liaise with ASME Authorized Inspectors, Third-Party Inspection Agencies (TPIAs), and clients for inspection and certification activities.
• Prepare, review, and obtain approval for Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs), Weld Maps, and WPS/PQR documentation for pressure vessels, stacks, and structural items.
• Review engineering drawings for material specifications, design data, heat treatment requirements, and ensure use of the latest revisions for BOM preparation and procurement.
• Prepare Technical Delivery Conditions (TDCs) aligned with BOMs, applicable standards, and client specifications.
• Review project specifications (EIL, IBR, ASME, TPIA, consultant, and client requirements) and ensure full compliance for materials, procedures, and documentation.
• Prepare and approve QC procedures related to NDE, hydrotesting, PWHT, PMI, ferrite testing, painting inspections, and QMS activities.
• Develop, review, and update SOPs and QMS procedures as required.
• Coordinate raw material inspections at supplier locations; liaise with TPIAs, review inspection reports, verify MTCs, issue Inspection Release Notes (IRNs), and authorize material dispatch.
• Manage the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) system, including issuance, evaluation, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and documentation of lessons learned.
• Investigate customer complaints and feedback, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective measures.
• Perform inspections at all project stages, including raw material, in-process, PWHT, hydrotesting, final visual and dimensional inspections, and painting, in accordance with approved ITPs.
• Maintain comprehensive quality records, including inspection reports, test results, certifications, and photographic evidence.
• Analyze quality issues, identify trends and root causes, and implement sustainable improvement actions.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve project quality objectives.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams, clients, consultants, and external stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

• B.E. or Diploma in Mechanical, Metallurgy, or Production Engineering.

Preferred Certifications (Added Advantage):

• ASNT Level II certification in RT, UT, PT, and/or MPI.
• Welding certifications such as CSWIP or AWS.
• Painting and coating certifications such as SSPC, NACE, or BGAS.

Other Requirements:

• Prior experience in Oil & Gas, Fired Equipment, Process Equipment, or Heavy Engineering industries.
• Proven experience in quality control within fabrication or manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.