Quality Head

Job Description

1. Quality Management System (QMS)

• Lead and maintain the company Quality Management System in line with ISO requirements and customer specifications.
• Ensure implementation and compliance of quality procedures across design, procurement, fabrication, machining, assembly, testing, painting, packing, and dispatch.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, rework, NCRs, and customer complaints.
• Establish measurable quality KPIs and monitor organizational quality performance.

2. Inspection & Manufacturing Quality Control

• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities for:
• Pressure vessels
• Basket filters
• Auto self-cleaning filters
• Strainers
• Separators
• Skid packages
• Piping assemblies
• Ensure proper implementation of ITPs, QAPs, welding procedures, inspection checklists, and hold points.
• Supervise dimensional inspection, fit-up inspection, hydrotesting, pneumatic testing, DP testing, flushing, FAT, and performance testing activities.
• Ensure calibration and proper maintenance of inspection instruments and measuring equipment.

3. ASME / PED / Code Compliance

• Ensure manufacturing and documentation compliance with:
• ASME Section VIII Div. 1
• ASME B31.3
• ASME Section IX
• PED
• NACE
• Customer specifications
• Applicable international standards
• Coordinate activities related to:
• U Stamp certification
• Third-party inspections
• Client inspections
• TPIA coordination
• Statutory and certification audits
• Ensure proper traceability of materials, welding consumables, and manufacturing records.

4. Documentation & Dossier Management

• Lead preparation and review of:
• QAPs / ITPs
• MDRs / MRBs
• Welding documentation
• Material traceability records
• NDT reports
• Hydrotest reports
• Calibration certificates
• Coating and painting reports
• Final manufacturing dossiers
• Ensure timely submission and closure of customer comments and approvals.

5. Supplier & Vendor Quality Management

• Develop and monitor vendor quality systems.
• Conduct supplier audits and technical quality evaluations.
• Handle quality issues related to bought-out items, castings, forgings, machining vendors, and subcontractors.
• Work with procurement and production teams to improve vendor quality performance.

6. Customer Quality Interface

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality-related matters.
• Handle customer complaints, NCRs, CAPAs, and warranty-related quality investigations.
• Participate in technical discussions and inspections with clients and consultants.
• Ensure timely closure of punch points and inspection observations.

7. Team Leadership

• Build and lead a strong quality team across shop floor and documentation functions.
• Develop inspection engineers, QC inspectors, welding inspectors, and documentation personnel.
• Conduct regular training programs on codes, standards, welding quality, inspection techniques, and customer requirements.
• Drive a culture of ownership, accountability, and quality consciousness.

8. Strategic Quality Improvement

• Develop systems to reduce dependency on individuals and improve process standardization.
• Implement digital quality tracking, inspection records, and quality databases where possible.
• Support management in improving operational efficiency, manufacturing quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in strategic planning for future certifications, process upgrades, and manufacturing capability enhancement.

Experience

• 10 to 20 years of experience in quality assurance and quality control in engineering/manufacturing industries.
• Strong experience with pressure vessels, filtration equipment, skids, piping, or process equipment manufacturing.
• Experience handling customer inspections for oil & gas, power (hydro, thermal, nuclear), EPC, marine, or process industry clients.

Key Attributes

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Attention to detail
• High ownership and accountability
• Good communication and customer handling capability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong coordination skills across design, production, procurement, and projects

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