QA/QC Engineer – Steel Fabrication, Aluminium & Façade

Litco Industries; Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah; On-site; AED 167,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Litco Industries in Dubai seeks a qualified QA QC Engineer with strong technical background in steel fabrication, structural steel, aluminium facade cladding or architectural metal works. The successful candidate will monitor workshop fabrication and site installation activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards and client requirements.

The role includes inspection of fabrication, welding, site installation, and comprehensive QA/QC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Structural Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of QA/QC experience in steel fabrication or architectural metal works.
• Experience with workshop fabrication, site installation inspection and QA/QC documentation.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication Workshop Quality Inspection: conduct quality inspections during cutting, drilling, fit-up, assembly, welding, fabrication and finishing activities.
• Welding Structural Quality Control: inspect welding activities, review WPS/PQR and welder qualification records, perform visual inspections and coordinate NDT testing.
• Aluminium Facade Cladding Inspection: inspect aluminium fabrication, assembly and installation, verify dimensions and finishing quality.
• Site Installation Erection Inspection: inspect structural steel erection, aluminium installation and facade works, ensure alignment and tolerances.
• QA QC Documentation Consultant Coordination: prepare and maintain WIR/MIR, ITPs, NCRs, and coordinate with clients/consultants.
• Material Coating Finishing Inspection: inspect surface prep, painting, galvanizing and coating thickness; ensure compliance.

Skills

QA/QC inspection

Welding inspection

NDT coordination

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Structural Eng or technical discipline

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and experienced strong QA QC Engineer strong with a strong technical background in steel fabrication structural steel aluminium facade cladding or architectural metal works The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and inspecting workshop fabrication and site installation activities ensuring compliance with approved drawings project specifications quality standards and client requirements strong Candidates with relevant QA QC experience in any one of the following sectors are eligible Steel Fabrication Structural Steel Aluminium Facade Cladding or Architectural Metal Works

Key Responsibilities

1. 1 Fabrication Workshop Quality Inspection strong Conduct quality inspections during cutting drilling fit-up assembly welding fabrication and finishing activities Verify material specifications fabrication dimensions tolerances and workmanship against approved shop drawings Inspect fabricated steel and aluminium components structural members frames handrails staircases canopies louvers and other metal works Perform in-process and final inspections before material dispatch Identify fabrication defects and coordinate necessary corrective actions strong
2. 2 Welding Structural Quality Control strong Inspect welding activities and verify compliance with approved welding procedures and specifications Review WPS PQR and welder qualification records where applicable Conduct visual welding inspections and coordinate NDT testing including UT MT PT and RT as required Inspect structural connections bolting anchoring and installation workmanship Monitor corrective actions for welding defects and fabrication non-conformities strong
3. 3 Aluminium Facade Cladding Inspection strong Inspect aluminium fabrication assembly and installation works Monitor curtain wall systems aluminium frames glass facade interfaces ACP cladding louvers and architectural metal works Verify dimensions alignment fixing arrangements sealant application and finishing quality Inspect installation quality against approved shop drawings material submittals and technical specifications Coordinate required facade glazing and cladding inspections and testing strong
4. 4 Site Installation Erection Inspection strong Conduct inspections of structural steel erection aluminium installation and facade works Verify alignment leveling verticality anchor bolts base plates and structural connections Inspect site welding bolting fixing systems and installation tolerances Coordinate site inspections with engineers consultants clients and subcontractors Ensure installation activities comply with approved IFC drawings method statements and project specifications strong
5. 5 QA QC Documentation Consultant Coordination strong Prepare submit and maintain Work Inspection Requests WIR and Material Inspection Requests MIR Develop and maintain Inspection and Test Plans ITP inspection checklists and quality records Raise and monitor Non-Conformance Reports NCR and corrective action reports Coordinate inspections and approvals with clients consultants and third-party inspection agencies Maintain material test certificates inspection reports welding records NDT reports and quality documentation Support project quality audits final inspections and handover documentation strong
6. 6 Material Coating Finishing Inspection strong Conduct incoming material inspections against approved material submittals Verify material certificates specifications and traceability records Inspect surface preparation painting galvanizing anodizing and powder coating activities as applicable Monitor coating thickness surface finish and other specified quality requirements Ensure fabricated and installed components meet final acceptance criteria strong

Qualifications Experience

Bachelor s Degree or Diploma in Civil Mechanical Structural Engineering or a relevant technical discipline strong Minimum 4 years of QA QC experience strong in steel fabrication structural steel aluminium facade cladding or architectural metal works UAE project or fabrication industry experience preferred Strong knowledge of fabrication processes installation methods inspection procedures and quality control documentation Experience in workshop fabrication inspection site installation inspection or both Practical knowledge of WIR MIR ITP NCR and consultant inspection procedures Ability to interpret IFC drawings shop drawings fabrication drawings and technical specifications Familiarity with applicable AWS ASTM ISO AISC EN and project-specific quality standards CSWIP 3 1 AWS CWI or relevant QA QC certification will be an added advantage Strong technical reporting communication and coordination skills

Applicants from any of the following industries are encouraged to apply:

Structural Steel Fabrication & ErectionSteel Fabrication & Metal WorksAluminium Fabrication & InstallationAluminium & Glass FaçadeCurtain Wall & Glazing SystemsACP Cladding & Architectural Metal WorksSteel, Aluminium & Façade Subcontracting Companies

Candidate Requirements

Mandatory: Relevant QA/QC inspection experience in at least one of the specified industries, with practical knowledge of fabrication or installation quality control.

Preferred: Candidates experienced in both workshop and site inspections, consultant coordination, and QA/QC documentation.