Fabrication QA Engineer

CKB Group; Thiruvallur District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food provided

Provident Fund

Job summary

CKB Group is seeking a QA/QC Inspector for in-person work in the fabrication sector. The role requires reading engineering drawings, ensuring material traceability and applying NDT methods as part of quality control processes.

You will inspect welding, dimensional aspects and documentation, coordinate with foremen and inspectors, and maintain logs and compliance records. Total experience requested is 8–13 years.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld maps and tolerances.
• Material traceability knowledge: MTCs, heat numbers, material codes.
• Welding inspection with WPS/PQR/WQR review and weld quality checks.
• Dimensional inspection using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators.
• NDT methods: PT, MT, UT, RT and related acceptance criteria.
• Prepare QA/QC documentation: ITPs, QCPs, weld logs and NDT reports.
• Knowledge of ASME Sec VIII/IX, AWS D1.1, API 650/1104 and ISO 9001:2015.
• Calibration of inspection equipment and record-keeping.
• Attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving.
• Coordinate with fabrication teams and inspectors to ensure quality.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials for compliance with specs.
• Perform welding and dimensional inspections and document results.
• Review and ensure weld maps, drawings and codes are followed.
• Prepare ITPs, QCPs, weld logs and NDT reports for dossiers.
• Coordinate with fabrication teams and third-party inspectors to close non-conformities.
• Lead CAPA actions through root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

Drawings interpretation

Material inspection

Welding inspection

Dimensional inspection

NDT knowledge

QA/QC documentation

Codes & standards

Calibration

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or BE

Bachelor's degree (Preferred)

Job description

Job description:

Educational Qualification : Diploma or BE

Experience : 8 - 13 Years

Sector : Fabrication / Welding

(local candidates apply)

Skills & Knowledge Required:

1. Understanding Engineering Drawings & Specifications

• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld maps, etc.
• Understanding tolerances, material grades, welding symbols, and dimensions.

2. Material Inspection

• Knowledge of material traceability (MTCs, heat numbers, material codes).
• Experience with incoming material inspection for compliance.

3. Welding Inspection

• Familiarity with:
• Welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, MIG/MAG, SAW, etc.)
• WPS/PQR/WQR review
• Weld visual inspection (undercut, porosity, misalignment, etc.)
• Weld size and profile measurements.

4. Dimensional Inspection

• Use of tools like:
• Vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges
• Dial indicators, tape measures, angle finders
• Checking alignment, squareness, flatness, fit-up, etc.

5. Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Knowledge

• Familiarity with:
• PT (Dye Penetrant Testing)
• MT (Magnetic Particle Testing)
• UT (Ultrasonic Testing)
• RT (Radiographic Testing)

Quality Management & Documentation

6. Preparation of QA/QC Documentation

• Inspection & Test Plans (ITP)
• Quality control procedures (QCP)
• Weld logs, NDT reports, final dossiers, and data books

7. Familiarity with Codes and Standards

• ASME (Sec VIII, IX), AWS D1.1, API 650/1104
• ISO 9001:2015 quality management principles
• Client specifications and international standards

8. Calibration of Equipment

• Ensuring inspection tools and gauges are calibrated
• Keeping records of calibration certificates

Soft Skills

9. Attention to Detail

• Spotting small but critical defects or deviations from drawings/specs

10. Communication & Coordination

• Liaising with fabrication team, welding foremen, project managers, third-party inspectors
• Reporting issues diplomatically and clearly

11. Problem-Solving

• Root cause analysis for defects
• Suggesting corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Provident Fund

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• total work: 8 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person