Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer (Male Candidate Prefered)
Location: Sachin Udhoynagar Sahakari Mandli Ltd., (Hojiwala Estate), Sachin
Experience Required: 2+ Years
Qualification: Diploma or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Position Summary:
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced engineering with 3 to 8 years of experience in the fields of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Materials Management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, testing, and inspection of materials and equipment, specifically for static equipment in industries such as oil & gas, combustion, and manufacturing. The candidate should have in-depth knowledge of international standards, inspection techniques, and quality management processes, and possess excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities:
* Quality Management: Develop and implement quality assurance strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with international standards (e.g., ASME, ASTM, API, TEMA, and others).
* Project Coordination: Work closely with clients, PMCs (Project Management Consultants), and other stakeholders to coordinate inspections, documentation, and project deliverables. Ensure that all project quality aspects are completed on time.
* Inspection & Testing: Oversee inspection activities for manufacturing, testing, and delivery of materials and equipment, including heat exchangers, vessels, columns, valves, and other critical components.
* Certification & Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and client specifications. Take the lead in ISO certifications, audits, and external assessments, such as ASME welding and inspection audits.
* Material Specifications & Documentation: Review and prepare technical specifications for materials, including raw material selection, alternate grades, and ensuring proper documentation for quality control and inspection procedures.
* Failure Analysis & Corrective Actions: Conduct failure analysis and initiate corrective actions based on root cause analysis, with a focus on improving product quality and reducing rejections.
* Vendor Management: Manage relationships with suppliers, including conducting performance assessments and overseeing quality checks to ensure on-time delivery of quality materials.
* Reports & MIS: Prepare and present regular reports to management regarding the progress of projects and quality metrics, highlighting any issues or concerns related to quality.
* Inspection Equipment & NDE Methods: Utilize and oversee the use of advanced inspection tools and NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) methods, such as UT, PT, MPT, RT, and others.

Skills and Expertise:
* Strong knowledge of materials testing, inspection, and quality control techniques for equipment such as heat exchangers, pressure vessels, valves etc.
* Expertise in international standards, including ASME, API, ASTM, TEMA, SAIPEM, and others.
* Proficient in preparing and reviewing QAPs, ITPs, NDE procedures, and quality control documentation.
* Extensive experience in vendor management, including vendor assessments, performance evaluations, and supplier development.
* Hands-on experience with various testing and inspection tools such as UT Flaw Detectors, Hardness Testers, Alloy Analyzers, and others.
* Knowledge of metallurgical and mechanical testing, including microstructure analysis, corrosion testing, and failure analysis.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with internal teams, clients, and vendors at all levels.

You would be a great fit if you had:
* Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in QA/QC, inspection, and quality management in manufacturing, heavy equipment or related industries.
* Certifications: ASNT Level II certification in UT, PT, MPT, and RT methods. Additional certifications in quality management or relevant inspection methods are a plus.
* Education: Diploma & B.Tech in Mechanical Engineer (preferable).