Job Description

Enforce an effective QA program, which follows the guidelines of the company QA Manuals, processes, and customer requirements.


Report periodically direct to Management on performance relating to quality processes, within the projects and the shipyard


Managing and planning the inspection activities in production, and resource planning for carrying out QA and QC activities, including NDT, Welding inspections; inspection test procedures.


Monitoring the quality standards of yard and contractors; and the main liaison throughout projects in terms of quality, for both internal and external parties


To identify and analyze any quality procedural or product issues, and providing corrective action plans for parties to work on


Acting as the main champion for continuous improvement, and spearheading process improvements within the organization


Keeping track on the quality standards in the shipyard, and ensure compliance and preparedness for internal and external audits


Improving quality assurance processes and practices. Involved in the recruitment and mentoring of QA Engineers.


Overseeing and coordinating the investigation of Customer Complaints and Non-conformities.


Interfaces with customer representatives in matters pertaining to quality for assigned tasks


Prepare product and process quality reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends


Develop and report on Quality Key Performance Indicators


Liaise with the customer and classification societies on all quality issues


Ensure the implementation of project Quality Plans


Review contract documentation/specifications/quality plans to identify the quality requirements and documentation deliverables.


Conduct any quality hold points/inspections/tests or other customer nominated activities.


Carry out materials inspections and verify segregation and traceability of materials


Carry out welding inspections at all stages of the process


Fit-Up Inspection (Including surveillance of pre-heat requirements)


In-Process Welding Inspection


Finial Visual Inspection of Completed Welds


Witness Production verification activities (Dimensional Inspection, FAT's etc.)


Carry out sub-contract surveillance activities where required


Co-ordinate Customer/3rd party inspections.


Control, populate and sign-off Welding Logs as the works progress


* Ensure the approved project Inspection & Test Plans are adhered too, signed off, and verification documentation is available at the appropriate stages of the manufacture, inspection and test process.