Quality Assurance Manager

About the role

**Job title : Quality Assurance Manager**

**Purpose**

To manage end\-to\-end Quality Assurance functions in heavy engineering fabrication projects, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, international standards, and internal quality systems. The role focuses on QA planning, audits, welding/NDT quality control, customer coordination, and continuous improvement

**Tasks / Roles and Responsibilities**

1\. Project Quality Planning \& Execution

· Participate in pre\-order, post\-order, and feasibility reviews to ensure quality requirements are defined and achievable

· Prepare Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), Inspection Test Plans (ITP) where not available

· Define and issue Technical Delivery Conditions to procurement team

· Ensure implementation of codes \& standards (ASME, ASTM, API, ISO 3834, EN 1090, etc.)

2\. Documentation \& Process Control

· Prepare, review, and approve SOPs / Work Instructions for critical activities

· Ensure proper documentation from raw material stage to final inspection

· Monitor traceability, WPS, PQR, WPQR, material certification, and test reports

· Maintain MIS reports, dashboards, and quality records

3\. Welding, NDT \& Inspection Management

· Oversee welding activities, weld mapping, WPS/PQR qualification

· Ensure NDT compliance (RT, UT, PT, MT) as per standards

· Monitor PWHT, hardness testing, PMI, hydro testing

· Control weld repair rate and drive reduction initiatives

4\. Non\-Conformance \& Complaint Handling

· Handle internal NC and customer complaint reviews with cross\-functional teams

· Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and ensure CAPA implementation

· Track and ensure timely closure of non\-conformities

5\. Audit \& Compliance Management

· Conduct daily shop floor audits and raise non\-conformities

· Handle internal audits and IMS audits (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001\)

· Coordinate customer audits, TPI inspections, and certification audits

· Ensure readiness for new certifications and surveillance audits

6\. Supplier \& Vendor Quality Management

· Perform supplier evaluation and re\-evaluation

· Conduct vendor audits and capability assessments

· Monitor supplier performance and vendor rating system

7\. Calibration \& Quality Systems

· Ensure calibration of measuring and testing equipment

· Maintain compliance with IMS standards and quality systems

· Identify quality risks and opportunities and implement mitigation plans

8\. Customer \& Stakeholder Management

· Coordinate with customers, consultants, and third\-party inspectors

· Handle customer feedback and perception analysis

· Ensure customer satisfaction and compliance to requirements

9\. Team Management \& Training

· Guide QA/QC team, inspectors, and engineers

· Conduct training programs on quality standards, welding, and inspection

· Drive quality culture, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives

Job requirements (education, experience, additional qualifications)

**Education**:

· Diploma / Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing Engineering

**Experience:**

· Diploma: 15\+ years OR

· BE / B.Tech: 10\+ years

· Strong experience in heavy fabrication, boilers, pressure vessels, piping, oil \& gas projects

**Mandatory Skills:**

· Strong expertise in Welding, Fabrication, NDT \& Inspection

· Certifications: ASNT Level II (RT, UT, PT, MT), CSWIP / CWI

· Knowledge of ASME Codes, ISO 3834, EN 1090, APQP, PPAP

· Experience in QA documentation, audits, vendor quality, and customer coordination

· Strong root cause analysis, SPC, and problem\-solving skills

**Preferred Skills:**

· Lead Auditor Certification (ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001\)

· Exposure to international projects (Oil \& Gas / Power / Refinery)

· Six Sigma / Lean / 5S implementation

· Strong communication in Tamil, English, Hindi

Interested candidates can share their resume to hr@velmurugan.in Contact: 98427 56547

Pay: Up to ₹600,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

* Food provided * Leave encashment * Provident Fund

Work Location: In person