Lead Pipe Mill QC Inspector - Linz (Contract)

Kiwa; Linz; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiwa PPI in Linz, Austria is seeking experienced Pipe Mill Inspectors to join our quality control team for upcoming project assignments. You will provide leadership across the pipe manufacturing process, ensuring adherence to API 5L, project specs, and industry standards.

You will partner with Floor Inspectors and production teams to review data, guide root-cause analysis, and support continuous improvement while maintaining a strong culture of safety and accountability on site.

Qualifications

• Lead Inspector / Senior QC Inspector in a Pipe Mill environment.
• Strong API 5L hands-on experience.
• Extensive pipe manufacturing and fabrication knowledge.
• QA/QC principles, testing and inspection requirements.
• Ability to analyze quality data and spot trends.
• Technical leadership for Floor Inspectors and teams.
• Experience with coating operations is desirable.
• Excellent reporting and documentation skills.
• Independent decision-making under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drive Process QA across all Pipe Mill operations.
• Manage and review inspection reports, quality documentation, and production paperwork.
• Review quality data to identify issues and improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical support and root-cause problem solving for quality issues.
• Guide Floor Inspectors and coordinate tasks across projects.
• Monitor inspection activities to maintain quality execution.
• Oversee Coating Mill operations for compliance with specs.
• Present quality performance and data trends to stakeholders.
• Support corrective action plans and quality initiatives.
• Promote safe working practices and a culture of accountability.

Skills

Quality assurance

API 5L knowledge

Inspection leadership

Data analysis

Root-cause analysis

Project coordination

HSE awareness

Communication skills

Autonomy

Leadership

Job description

Kiwa PPI in Linz, Austria is seeking experienced Pipe Mill Inspectors to join our quality control team for upcoming project assignments. You will provide leadership across the pipe manufacturing process, ensuring adherence to API 5L, project specs, and industry standards.

You will partner with Floor Inspectors and production teams to review data, guide root-cause analysis, and support continuous improvement while maintaining a strong culture of safety and accountability on site.