Manager - Inspection & Expediting

Purpose/Objective

The Engineer – Inspection & Expediting will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and timely delivery of bought-out items and materials from suppliers in China. This role is pivotal in maintaining the operational excellence of AIIL Ports & Logistics BU by ensuring compliance with quality standards, expediting processes, and supporting the seamless execution of projects. The role aligns with Adani Ports and Logistics' commitment to operational efficiency, quality assurance, and timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities of Role

- Coordinate and execute timely and effective inspections, quality documentation reviews, and surveillance inspections at supplier locations in China. - Conduct technical audits and vendor evaluations to ensure adherence to company quality standards and project requirements. - Verify supplier quality documents and inspection records, ensuring completeness and compliance before issuing Inspection Release Notes (IRN) or Material Dispatch Clearance Certificates (MDCC). - Expedite the delivery of bought-out items from vendors and sub-vendors to ensure alignment with project schedules. - Perform thorough reviews of GFC Drawings, Detail Drawings, BOQ, Datasheets, QAP, ITP, Working Procedures, and Contract Specifications. - Conduct tests and inspections as per approved Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) and coordinate with manufacturers, Third-Party Inspection Agencies (TPIA), and Owners’ Engineers. - Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) to manufacturers based on inspection findings and ensure timely resolution in collaboration with TPIA and Project Quality Managers. - Provide regular updates to the Project Quality Manager on quality control progress, inspection and test statuses, quality issues, and NCR resolutions. - Prepare and manage punch lists in coordination with TPIA, Owners’ Engineers, and Project Quality Managers, ensuring timely closure of identified items. - Maintain and verify all project quality control records and submittals to ensure compliance with contract quality requirements.

Technical Competencies

Technical Expertise in Quality Assurance and Inspection,Vendor Coordination and Expediting,Proficient in SCADA system design and programming using platforms such as Wonderware, WinCC, or similar.,Proficiency in quality management software and tools for inspection and documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

- B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification. - Minimum 10 years of experience in quality services and expediting, particularly in large-scale industrial projects such as ports, logistics, railways, or cranes, with a focus on coordination with foreign suppliers or OEMs. - Proven expertise in quality control tools and instruments, inspection methods, problem identification, and resolution. - Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. - In-depth knowledge of relevant codes and standards, drawing interpretation, and material testing.