3. Lead QA/QC Inspector & NDT Coordinator

NLForce; Köln; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NLForce in Köln, Germany seeks a Lead QA/QC Inspector with extensive NDT coordination experience on major industrial projects in the Rhine-Ruhr region. You will act as the quality authority on site, ensuring documentation and inspections run flawlessly.

You will coordinate VT2 visual inspections and NDT methods (RT, UT, MT, PT), manage QCPs and as-built dossiers, and interface with German asset owners in German while guiding international inspectors in English.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with VT-2 and NDT Level II/III certifications.
• Fluent German and English; Dutch a plus.
• Experience in the chemical, energy, or pharmaceutical sectors.
• Knowledge of EN 13480, EN 12952, ASME B31.3.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC on site and coordinate NDT activities (RT/UT/MT/PT).
• Maintain QCPs, As-Built dossiers, and piping/weld books.
• Interface with German asset owners in German and instruct international inspectors in English.

Skills

NDT Coordination

Quality Assurance

On-site Inspection

Technical Documentation

German Language

English Language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

VT-2 / NDT Level II/III certifications

Job description

Job Description:

For major industrial projects in the Rhine-Ruhr region, we are looking for a Lead QA/QC Inspector with extensive experience in NDT coordination. You will act as the quality authority on site, ensuring documentation and inspections run flawlessly.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance:Perform and coordinate visual inspections (VT2) and manage Non-Destructive Testing (RT, UT, MT, PT).
• Documentation Management:Maintain Quality Control Plans (QCP), As-Built dossiers, and piping/weld books.
• Interface Management:Communicate with German asset owners in German, while instructing international quality inspectors and fitters in English.

Requirements

• MBO+/Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with VT-2 / NDT Level II/III certifications.
• Languages:Excellent command of GermanandEnglish(Dutch is a plus).
• Proven experience in the chemical, energy, or pharmaceutical sectors.
• Thorough knowledge of international standards (EN 13480, EN 12952, ASME B31.3).