Quality Engineer (Structural Fabrication)

Vendor Quality Management & Auditing:

• Assess and audit vendor Quality Management Systems (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001, verifying audit records, inspection setups, and workforce competencies.

• Partner in the approval framework for new suppliers through technical document reviews, capability validations, and on-site factory evaluations.

• Manage sample submissions, evaluate First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, and secure technical sign-offs prior to serial production rollout.

• Execute site-level QA/QC inspections as mandated by approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs); monitor vendor performance metrics (NCR turnaround times, defect ratios) and enforce corrective action plans.

In-House Quality Control & Surface Treatment Oversight:

• Direct the internal QC team to enforce ITP protocols across in-process structural manufacturing and final product dispatch.

• Ensure final product validation, structural compliance, and documentation completeness prior to client delivery.

• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) alongside production teams to track remediation efficiency and root cause elimination.

• Overhaul surface preparation and powder coating quality standards; deliver technical quality trainings to QC inspectors, technicians, and team leads.

• Maintain full traceability of compliance records to satisfy customer audits and regulatory inspections.

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Process Control:

• Facilitate Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) for newly launched structural products and fabrication lines.

• Pinpoint Critical Control Points (CCPs), develop specialized product ITPs, establish acceptance criteria, and lead pilot runs to verify process capability and repeatability.

• Calibrate testing tools and verify machinery capability to ensure readiness for new production specifications.

Quality Data Analytics & Global Reporting:

• Standardize, aggregate, and analyze inspection logs (FAI, NCR, test reports) utilizing statistical quality tools (Pareto analysis, Control Charts, Histograms).

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing structured frameworks (PDCA, DMAIC) to eliminate systemic defects.

• Consolidate monthly quality performance metrics and build dashboards for executive presentation to regional and global leadership teams.

• Manage tool calibration schedules and liaise with site leadership on HSE, maintenance, and productivity alignment.