Welding QA/QC Lead & Inspector

Belmont Talent; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Talent in Stowmarket is seeking a QA/QC Lead / Welding Inspector to coordinate welding inspection and QA/QC activities from material receipt through to project completion.

You will work with engineering, fabrication and site teams to ensure quality requirements are understood, met and properly documented, lead inspection across projects, review procedures and certificates, and maintain QA documentation.

Qualifications

• Background in welding inspection, fabrication quality control or similar engineering environment.
• Experience as QA/QC Lead, Welding Inspector or similar quality-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of welding standards BS EN 1090, ISO 3834 and ISO 9001.
• Experience with weld inspection, material traceability and QA documentation.
• Understanding of welding procedures, welder qualifications and NDT processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage welding inspection and QA/QC activities from material receipt through to project completion.
• Work with engineering, fabrication and site teams to ensure quality requirements are understood, met and properly documented.
• Lead welding inspection and QA/QC activities across fabrication and installation projects.
• Carry out detailed visual inspections of welds and ensure compliance with standards.
• Arrange and coordinate NDT where required.
• Review welding procedures, welder qualifications and material certifications before production.
• Manage material traceability, including heat numbers, batch records and certification documentation.
• Maintain QA documentation, including ITPs, weld maps, inspection reports and NCRs.
• Collaborate with engineers, fabricators and contractors to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Review inspection data and identify opportunities for corrective action and continuous improvement.

Skills

Welding inspection

QA/QC

Welding standards

NDT processes

Communication skills

Attention to detail

CSWIP 3.1

Job description

Belmont Talent in Stowmarket is seeking a QA/QC Lead / Welding Inspector to coordinate welding inspection and QA/QC activities from material receipt through to project completion.

You will work with engineering, fabrication and site teams to ensure quality requirements are understood, met and properly documented, lead inspection across projects, review procedures and certificates, and maintain QA documentation.