QC Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled QC Engineer with strong experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, marine engineering, and heavy fabrication industries. The ideal candidate should be capable of independently handling all quality-related activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards, class requirements, and client specifications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Assurance & Control

• Implement and monitor all quality procedures as per company standards and project specifications.
• Conduct inspections at all stages of fabrication, welding, machining, and onboard ship repair jobs.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as ASTM, ASME, AWS, IACS, and relevant ship classification society rules.
• Verify material certificates, WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications before job execution.

2. Onboard & Workshop Inspections

• Perform daily QC inspections for ship repair works including steel renewal, structural repairs, mechanical jobs, and outfitting.
• Carry out fit-up, dimensional checks, visual inspection, alignment checks, and final inspections.
• Coordinate with ship staff, surveyors, CSL officers, and clients for inspection clearances and approvals.

3. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain QC documents such as:
• Inspection & Test Plans (ITP)
• WPS/PQR records
• Welder qualification records
• NDT reports
• Material traceability reports
• Daily inspection reports
• Maintain documentation for class approvals (IRS / DNV / ABS / LR / BV etc.).
• Prepare final QC dossiers and handover documents upon job completion.

4. Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with operations, production, welding, NDT teams, and procurement departments.
• Follow up with subcontractors and internal teams to ensure timely closure of NCRs.
• Participate in client meetings, technical discussions, and inspection planning.

5. NDT & Compliance

• Coordinate NDT activities (MPI, UT, RT, PT) and verify reports.
• Ensure corrective/preventive actions are taken for non-conformities.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety and quality management systems (ISO standards preferred).

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge in welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW) and steel fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret ship drawings, standards, and specifications.
• Good understanding of classification society rules and marine quality standards.
• Excellent report writing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.

Eligibility

• Diploma / Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2 - 7 years of relevant QC experience in shipbuilding, ship repair, or heavy fabrication industry.
• Certifications in NDT Level II (UT, MPI, DP, RT) preferred.
• Experience with class survey requirements (IRS / DNV / ABS / LR / BV etc.) is an added advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person