SE Asia Skid Quality
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering · Quality Assurance · Quality Control
In short
Emerson is looking for a QA/QC Manager/Sr. Engineer in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, to ensure the quality standards and specifications of Natural Gas Skids are met during manufacturing. The role involves developing and implementing quality assurance processes, conducting audits, managing risks, and overseeing quality control through inspections and testing.
Responsibilities
- Implement quality assurance processes and standards for skid/system development and fabrication.
- Ensure adherence to quality policies and procedures, and continuously improve them at suppliers.
- Lead internal and external audits to ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and safety regulations.
- Identify potential quality risks in production/fabrication and develop mitigation strategies.
- Develop and implement project quality plans, monitor activities, and ensure integration with PMO procedures.
- Establish control procedures for skid manufacture, including procurement, inspection, and compliance with codes and standards.
- Examine tender documentation to ensure QA requirements are met and coordinate with internal teams for customer approval of Project Quality documents.
- Perform regular inspections of raw materials, components, and finished products against quality standards and customer-approved QAP/ITP.
- Conduct tests (including NDT) to identify deviations from specified quality standards.
- Investigate product defects, work with the production team to resolve issues, and monitor the quality of fabricators/suppliers.
- Review and approve supplier QAP, test certificates, and documents for incoming items.
- Organize TPI inspections at fabricator/supplier locations and verify TPI report integrity.
- Prepare CIPL for project packages based on QA/QC requirements.
- Coordinate external customer/supplier/3rd party audits and manage corrective actions.
- Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding customer quality complaints and ensure timely closure with RCA & CAPA.
- Compile MDR documents, including inspection reports and test certificates, in line with QAP/ITP.
- Coordinate CRM and warranty with customers, PMO Execution manager, and sales team.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of QA/QC principles and methodologies.
- Proficiency in quality management systems (QMS).
- Good technical knowledge and exposure in skid/station fabrication and handling processes, including familiarity with ASME Sec-V, VIII & IX, ASME B31 series, and relevant ASTM, API, and AWS D1.1 standards.
- Ability to interpret NDT activities such as Visual inspection, Dye penetrant testing, Magnetic particle testing, and radiography film interpretation.
- NDT Level II certification (PT, MPI, RT & UT) required.
- Good knowledge and hands-on experience in fabrication to inspect ongoing works against Piping Isometrics, General Arrangements, and BoQ/MTOs.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, datasheets, and quality standards.
- NACE Painting inspector certification.
- Good knowledge of piping materials, associated structural supports, instrumentation & electrical cabling practices, and welding processes.
- Working experience in skid projects execution and ability to work independently.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Flexibility to travel to Fabricator/Supplier locations.
- Conversant in English is a must.
- Ability to identify and implement areas of improvement.
Desired Qualifications
- Welding inspector Certificate (CSWIP/AWS) advantageous but non-mandatory.
- Ability to speak Hindi is an advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Chemical preferred but not mandatory; experience shall supersede).
- 10 years or more experience in QA/QC roles in the Oil & Gas Industry, preferably in Gas Transmission and Distribution sector relating to Natural Gas Metering and Regulating Stations.
- QA/QC experience in fabrication and construction of skids/stations, Power Plant BOP fuel gas modules/skids, Boilers, Pressure Vessels, Refinery Equipment Manufacture would be advantageous.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits plans.
- Variety of medical insurance plans.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee resource groups.
- Recognition programs.
- Flexible time off plans.
- Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal).
- Vacation and holiday leave.
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