QA/QC Lead - Equipment Fabrication

Sgs; Tarragona; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS is seeking a senior QA/QC Lead to oversee vendor quality surveillance for fabrication of mechanical equipment, including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems, reformers, conveyors, and related equipment.

Responsibilities include reviewing ITPs and NDE reports, performing supplier inspections across Spain and Italy, managing NCRs, and ensuring PED/CE conformity. Requires 8+ years in QA/QC with ASME VIII Div.1 and ASME B31.3 experience, fluent in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of QA/QC inspection experience on static and mechanical equipment in oil & gas or related industries.
• Hands-on ASME VIII Div.1, ASME B31.3 and PED 2014/68/EU conformity assessment experience.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding, NDE, material traceability and quality documentation.
• Experience performing shop surveillance and vendor inspections.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor ITPs, WPS/PQR/WPQ docs, NDE reports, material certificates and fabrication records.
• Perform vendor quality inspections during fabrication including material receipt, fit-up, welding, PWHT, pressure testing and coating.
• Coordinate inspection activities with vendors and third-party inspectors across Spain and Italy.
• Manage NC/ NCRs, corrective actions and root-cause investigations.
• Verify MRBs, Manufacturer's Data Reports, PED conformity, CE marking and Declarations of Conformity.
• Provide regular reporting on inspection progress, risks and quality performance to project management.

Skills

QA/QC Inspection

ASME VIII Div.1

ASME B31.3

NDE

Welding

Documentation

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

CSWIP 3.1

AWS-CWI

IWI-C/IWI-S

Job description

We are seeking a senior QA/QC Lead to oversee vendor quality surveillance activities for the fabrication of mechanical equipment, including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems, reformers, conveyors, and associated equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and monitor Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), WPS/PQR/WPQ documentation, NDE reports, material certificates, and fabrication records.
• Perform vendor quality inspections throughout fabrication, including material receipt, fit-up, welding, PWHT, pressure testing, coating, and final release.
• Coordinate inspection activities with vendors and third-party inspectors across Spain and Italy.
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and root cause investigations.
• Verify Manufacturing Record Books (MRBs), Manufacturer's Data Reports, PED conformity documentation, CE marking requirements, and Declarations of Conformity.
• Provide regular reporting on inspection progress, risks, and quality performance to project management.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 8 years' experience in QA/QC inspection of static and mechanical equipment fabrication within oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, energy, or industrial projects (10+ years preferred).
• Proven hands-on experience with ASME VIII Div.1, ASME B31.3, and PED 2014/68/EU conformity assessment for CE-marked equipment (mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding, NDE, material traceability, and quality documentation.
• Experience conducting shop surveillance and vendor inspections.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Welding, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical qualification.
• Certified Welding Inspector qualification such as CSWIP 3.1, AWS-CWI, or IWI-S/IWI-C.
• Good understanding of NDE methods and quality management processes.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.