Quality Control Inspector - Castings

QC cum Project Expeditor

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance & Control

• Monitor and inspect casting processes at sub-vendors to ensure adherence to drawings, specifications, and quality standards (ASTM, ASME, NACE, customer-specific requirements).
• Conduct dimensional checks, visual inspections, and material verification (MTC review, chemical & mechanical properties).
• Coordinate and witness NDT activities (RT, UT, DP, MPI) as per project requirements.
• Verify heat treatment cycles, surface finishing, and metallurgical compliance.
• Ensure compliance with project-specific ITPs, QAPs, and customer-approved procedures.

• Project Expediting & Vendor Coordination

• Track project schedules with sub-vendors and ensure timely progress at each stage (pattern making, wax assembly, shell building, pouring, fettling, machining, inspection, dispatch).
• Expedite critical activities and resolve bottlenecks by working closely with vendor production teams.
• Regularly report project status, highlighting risks and delays with corrective action plans.
• Ensure sub-vendors maintain documentation, test records, and certifications as per contract requirements.

• Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare daily/weekly inspection and expediting reports for management.
• Review and verify vendor documentation including dimensional reports, MTCs, heat treatment charts, and NDT reports.
• Support in preparation of dispatch clearance notes and final release documents.

• Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the on-ground representative between our company and sub-vendors in Rajkot.
• Coordinate with internal QC, Engineering, and Procurement teams to resolve technical queries and expedite approvals.
• Liaise with client representatives during inspections and audits.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Experience:

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of investment casting process flow.
• Hands-on knowledge of NDT, heat treatment, machining, and metallurgical properties.
• Familiarity with international standards (ASTM, ASME, NACE MR0175/ISO 15156, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Soft Skills:

• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on deadlines.
• Problem-solving and proactive follow-up mindset.
• Must be

  based in Rajkot

  or willing to relocate.
• Should be open to

  frequent visits across sub-vendor facilities

  within Rajkot and surrounding areas.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.