Quality Engineer

Our client is looking foa a Quality Engineer will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs. This position focuses on vendor quality compliance, inspection procedures, root cause investigations, and adherence to strict engineering codes and standards for structural steel, pressure vessels, piping, and cooling equipment components.

• Review and verify vendor quality documentation to ensure complete compliance with project technical specifications and strict codes of construction (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME Sections II, V, VIII, IX, ANSI/ASME B31.1 & B31.3, NACE, AISC, ASNT, API).
• Design, develop, and implement rigorous inspection and testing procedures, and create actionable quality control plans for various commodities and assemblies.
• Conduct thorough quality audits at vendor facilities and project sites.
• Perform quality inspections and surveillances (welding, bolting, dimensional checks, equipment alignment, preservation, storage, and structural steel erection).
• Lead investigations into quality non-conformances (NCRs), identify root causes, and implement robust, long-term corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain and update quality databases, logs, calibration records, and final Manufacturer’s Data Report (MDR) books.
• Document inspection results and report key metrics to executive and project management.
• Coordinate closely with internal engineering, purchasing, logistics, and project management teams, as well as external clients and third-party inspectors.

• 5–7 years of direct experience in quality assurance, quality control, or heavy manufacturing/industrial construction sectors.
• Strong understanding of quality control standards, manufacturing processes, and structural/mechanical engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with rotating equipment is a plus.
• AWS D1.1 / Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) PREFERRED
• NACE Certification (Level II or III) PREFERRED
• Computer literate with advanced proficiency in MS Office suite, PDF document tools, and document management software (e.g., Adept).
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving capabilities, and excellent organizational and project management skills to handle multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for vendor and site inspections as required.