Roles & ResponsibilitiesJOB SUMMARY:
The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all mechanical components, welding and fabrication activities, painting/coating and site installation processes meet project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. The role also requires close coordination with project teams, sub-vendors, third parties, and clients to identify, address, and close out quality issues, ensuring compliance and full traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Major responsibilities for ensuring that mechanical components, systems, and fabrication activities meet project specifications, applicable codes, and quality standards. This includes the preparation and control of QA/QC documentation, implementation and oversight of inspection and testing activities, execution of inspections and audits, and review of contractor and supplier submissions.
General QA/QC:
- Prepare and maintain inspection test plans (ITPs), work procedures, checklists, and quality records.
- Coordinate with third-party inspectors and clients for quality & safety audits.
- Issue NCRs and follow up on corrective/preventive actions.
- Investigate and resolve quality issues, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Monitor and report on key quality metrics and trends.
- Develop and implement quality control procedures for mechanical components and assemblies
- Conduct inspections and tests on incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products.
- Review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Review of Sub Vendor documentation
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the quality of purchased parts and materials.
- Maintain and update quality documentation, including inspection reports, test records, and calibration logs.
- Coordinate with Sub vendor, TPI & Client for organizing inspection as per the ITP.
- Support pre-commissioning and final quality documentation for handover.
- Promote a culture of quality and safety at the vendor location and site.
- Support internal and external audits (ISO, customer, regulatory).
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards such as ISO 9001, ASME, API, etc.
- Support project close-out documentation and final quality dossiers.
Mechanical:
- Review and verify mechanical drawings, specifications, and material certifications.
- Conduct inspections of mechanical equipment and installations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes (ASME, API, ISO, etc.) and project specification.
- Monitor fabrication and assembly processes for quality adherence.
- Monitor and inspect mechanical installation activities, including equipment installation, piping, structural supports, and alignment
Welding:
- Preparing, reviewing & qualifying welding procedures (WPS/PQR/WPQ) and ensuring compliance.
- Monitor welding activities and perform visual inspections.
- Coordinate NDT activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and review reports.
- Ensure weld traceability and maintain welding documentation.
Painting/Coating:
- Review painting/coating specifications and procedures.
- Conduct surface preparation and coating inspections (DFT, adhesion, holiday testing, etc).
- Monitor environmental conditions during application.
- Ensure compliance with standards (SSPC, NACE, ISO 12944)& Project specification.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
- Fluent in English and Mandarin
- 8+ years of experience in QA/QC roles in mechanical, welding, and painting.
- Experience in large-scale industrial or oil & gas projects.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, fabrication drawings, and technical specifications.
- Knowledge of painting/coating standards and inspection techniques.
- Familiar with ISO 9001 QMS and project quality documentation.
- Strong communication and reporting skills.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Certification in welding inspection (e.g., CSWIP 3.1/3.2, AWS-CWI).
- ASNT / PCN Certification
- Safety certifications (e.g., OSHA, NEBOSH) are a plus.
COMPETENCIES
SKILLS IN:
- Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Monitoring— Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
ABILITIES IN:
- Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to travel internationally and workat fabrication shops or project sites when required.
Tell employers what skills you haveSafety Auditing
CAPA
Quality Control
preventive action plans
Quality Management
Quality Assurance
ISO
Root Cause Analysis
Checklists
Auditing
Inspection Engineering Management
Fabrication Production
QA Engineering
Manufacturing
contractor feedback
Calibration
