Field Quality Engineer

Tata Projects; Jamshedpur; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Projects in Jamshedpur invites a Quality Inspection Engineer (Industrial Structures) to develop and monitor QA/QC plans for fabricated steel structures, conduct inspections at raw material, in-process welding, and final painting stages.

You will interpret drawings, ensure compliance with IS 7215, ASME Sec IX & V, Section VIII, AWS D1.1, manage weld quality, review WPS/PQR/WQT, perform material verification, and document inspection records while driving corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Educational Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Must-Have: ASNT NDT Level-II (UT, MT, PT, RT interpretations)
• Nice to have: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI/CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent)
• QMS/IMS certification and/or any other Quality certification
• Min 5 years’ experience in relevant field
• Experience with industrial steel structures and fabrication processes
• Familiarity with QAP/ITP and quality documentation
• Software: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor QA plans (QAP) and ITPs for fabricated steel structures.
• Conduct inspections at all stages: raw materials, in-process welding, final painting.
• Interpret drawings and welding symbols to ensure design compliance.
• Ensure adherence to IS 7215, ASME Sec IX & V, Section VIII, AWS D1.1.
• Oversee welding quality: review WPS/PQR/WQT and identify weld defects.
• Inspect raw materials for grade identification and defects.
• Document inspection activities and generate reports.
• Develop root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure ISB Quality standards across processes.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and vendors to resolve issues.

Skills

ASNT NDT Level-II

Welding inspection

Drawing interpretation

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1)Name of Position : Quality Inspection Engineer (Industrial Structures)

2)Key Responsibilities:

a)Develop, implement, and monitor Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) and Inspection Test Plans (ITP) for fabricated industrial steel structures.

b)Conduct comprehensive inspections at all stages of fabrication, including raw material verification, in-process welding inspections, and final surface preparation and painting.

c)Interpret complex structural fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and projection drawings to ensure compliance with design specifications.

d)Ensure strict adherence to relevant industry codes and standards, including IS 7215, ASME Sec IX & V, Section VIII, and AWS D1.1, as well as customer-specific requirements.

e)Manage and oversee welding quality, including review of WPS, PQR, WQT, identification of weld defects, and verification of welding processes and parameters.

f)Conduct thorough inspection of raw materials for grade identification and defect analysis.

g)Oversee and document all inspection activities, maintaining comprehensive records and generating detailed reports.

h)Developing root cause analysis for quality discrepancies and implement corrective and preventive actions.

i)Ensure compliance with ISB Quality standards throughout all processes.

j)Collaborate with production, engineering, and vendor team to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.

3)Qualifications

a)Educational Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

b)Required Certifications

Must-Have: ASNT NDT Level-II (UT, MT, PT, RT interpretations)

Good to have:

(aCertified Welding Inspector (CWI, CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent)

(b)QMS/IMS certification and/or any other Quality certification

4)Preferred Experience Profile:

a)Overall Experience: Min 5 Years in relevant field

b)Relevant Work Experience:

• Demonstrated experience with industrial steel structures and complex fabricated elements.
• In-depth, hands-on experience across the entire fabrication process for steel structures, from material receipt to final dispatch.

5)Technical Skills & Knowledge:

a)Drawing Interpretation: Proficient in reading and interpreting structural fabrication drawings, welding symbols (ASME/AWS), and understanding drawing projections.

b)Codes & Standards: Expertise in national and international standards including IS 7215, ASME Section IX & V, Section VIII, AWS D1.1, and general measurement techniques and tolerances.

c)Welding Quality: Comprehensive knowledge of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Welder Qualification Tests (WQT), various welding processes, weld defects identification, and inspection methodologies (before, during, and post-welding).

d)Material Science: Strong understanding of raw material grades, material identification and common material defects.

e)Process & Documentation: Familiarity with Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), Inspection Test Plans (ITP), quality inspection of structural fabrication, and conversant with quality inspection protocols and documentation management.

f)Surface Preparation & Painting: Basic understanding of surface preparation, blasting, and painting processes, including relevant inspection techniques and standards (e.g., SSPC, NACE).

g)Quality Management Systems: Knowledge of QM/ISO 9001 principles and problem-solving and conducting Root Cause Analysis.

c)Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

1)Name of Position : Quality Inspection Engineer (Industrial Structures)

2)Key Responsibilities:

a)Develop, implement, and monitor Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) and Inspection Test Plans (ITP) for fabricated industrial steel structures.

b)Conduct comprehensive inspections at all stages of fabrication, including raw material verification, in-process welding inspections, and final surface preparation and painting.

c)Interpret complex structural fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and projection drawings to ensure compliance with design specifications.

d)Ensure strict adherence to relevant industry codes and standards, including IS 7215, ASME Sec IX & V, Section VIII, and AWS D1.1, as well as customer-specific requirements.

e)Manage and oversee welding quality, including review of WPS, PQR, WQT, identification of weld defects, and verification of welding processes and parameters.

f)Conduct thorough inspection of raw materials for grade identification and defect analysis.

g)Oversee and document all inspection activities, maintaining comprehensive records and generating detailed reports.

h)Developing root cause analysis for quality discrepancies and implement corrective and preventive actions.

i)Ensure compliance with ISB Quality standards throughout all processes.

j)Collaborate with production, engineering, and vendor team to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.

3)Qualifications

a)Educational Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

b)Required Certifications

Must-Have: ASNT NDT Level-II (UT, MT, PT, RT interpretations)

Good to have:

(aCertified Welding Inspector (CWI, CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent)

(b)QMS/IMS certification and/or any other Quality certification

4)Preferred Experience Profile:

a)Overall Experience: Min 5 Years in relevant field

b)Relevant Work Experience:

• Demonstrated experience with industrial steel structures and complex fabricated elements.
• In-depth, hands-on experience across the entire fabrication process for steel structures, from material receipt to final dispatch.

5)Technical Skills & Knowledge:

a)Drawing Interpretation: Proficient in reading and interpreting structural fabrication drawings, welding symbols (ASME/AWS), and understanding drawing projections.

b)Codes & Standards: Expertise in national and international standards including IS 7215, ASME Section IX & V, Section VIII, AWS D1.1, and general measurement techniques and tolerances.

c)Welding Quality: Comprehensive knowledge of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Welder Qualification Tests (WQT), various welding processes, weld defects identification, and inspection methodologies (before, during, and post-welding).

d)Material Science: Strong understanding of raw material grades, material identification and common material defects.

e)Process & Documentation: Familiarity with Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), Inspection Test Plans (ITP), quality inspection of structural fabrication, and conversant with quality inspection protocols and documentation management.

f)Surface Preparation & Painting: Basic understanding of surface preparation, blasting, and painting processes, including relevant inspection techniques and standards (e.g., SSPC, NACE).

g)Quality Management Systems: Knowledge of QM/ISO 9001 principles and problem-solving and conducting Root Cause Analysis.

c)Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)