Lead Engineer - Quality

Technip Energies; Bharuch District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Technip Energies in Dahej, Gujarat is seeking a Lead Engineer - Quality Control to lead and manage daily QC inspection activities on the shop floor for assigned projects. You will ensure execution of ITPs and QCPs, coordinate with Third-Party Inspection agencies and Authorized Inspectors, and maintain on-time documentation.

The role requires 10 years of hands-on QC experience, 3+ years in leadership, and relevant certifications (ASNT NDE II, AWS-CWI, CSWIP 3.1).

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's in Mechanical, Production or Metallurgy.
• 10+ years on shop-floor QC, inspection and testing.
• 3+ years in lead/supervisory or PQM roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily QC inspection activities on shop floor across fabrication, welding, assembly.
• Ensure execution of ITPs and QCPs for assigned projects.
• Coordinate with TPI agencies and AI for client audits.
• Manage NCRs and participate in RCA meetings.
• Track inspection workload and balance staffing.
• Ensure on-time documentation for MDRs and reports.

Skills

ITP & QCP execution

TPI & AI coordination

NCR lifecycle management

Manpower planning

Time management

MS Office

Shop-floor communication

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Production/Metallurgy)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

Be part of the solution at Technip Energies and embark on a one-of-a-kind journey. You will be helping to develop cutting-edge solutions to solve real-world energy problems.

We are currently seeking a Lead Engineer - Quality Control, to join ourQuality team based in Dahej, Gujarat.

About us:

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality.

Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last.

About the opportunity we offer:

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage all day-to-day Quality Control (QC) inspection activities on the shop floor for assigned projects. This role ensures execution of Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) and Quality Control Plans (QCP), manages coordination with Third-Party Inspection (TPI) agencies and Authorized Inspectors (AI), tracks daily inspection workloads, and guarantees that high-quality inspections and on-time documentation are consistently achieved.

Job Responsibilities:

Shop Floor Inspection & Quality of Inspection

• Look after and supervise all daily inspection activities on the shop floor across fabrication, welding, assembly, Surface treatment and testing for assigned projects.
• Ensure the highest quality of inspection is maintained by QC Engineers, preventing any defective or non-compliant products from passing to the next manufacturing stage.
• Conduct random surveillance checks on the shop floor to ensure strict compliance with approved drawings, welding procedures, and quality standards

Traveller, ITP & QCP Management

• Ensure precise physical execution of the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and Quality Control Plan (QCP) for all assigned project modules.
• Routinely update, sign off, and manage manufacturing Travellers (routing cards) in real-time as physical inspection stages are cleared to ensure seamless production flow.

TPI & AI Coordination (Customer & Third-Party Management)

• Plan, coordinate, and manage customer visits and client audits, ensuring readiness of facilities, documentation, inspection activities, and relevant departments, while facilitating timely closure of observations and audit findings.
• Act as the primary shop-floor point of contact and coordinator for Client Representatives, Third-Party Inspection (TPI) agencies, and ASME Authorized Inspectors (AI).
• Schedule and coordinate witness, hold, and review points efficiently to ensure external inspectors are present without causing production bottlenecks or unnecessary downtime.

NCR Management & RCA Participation

• Identify process or product deviations, raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and halt non-compliant processes immediately.
• Manage the shop-floor NCR log, track the physical execution of approved rework/repair instructions, and ensure dimensional/welding corrections are verified.
• Actively participate in cross-functional Root Cause Analysis (RCA) meetings with Production, Engineering, and Head QC to investigate recurring defects and implement preventive measures.

Inspection Load Tracking & Transaction

• Monitor, track, and manage the daily inspection load and inspection call transactions requested by the production department.
• Dynamically allocate QC Engineers and inspectors to various workstations or modules to balance workloads, eliminate inspection delays, and meet tight dispatch schedules.

On-Time Documentation & Record Keeping

• Ensure all stage-wise inspection reports, dimension check sheets, NDE clearance reports, painting inspection reports and visual weld reports are accurately generated and signed concurrently with the physical inspection.
• Maintain strict discipline regarding on-time documentation to ensure there are no delays during the final Manufacturing Data Record (MDR) compilation and product dispatch.

Starting Date: October 2026

About you:

We love to hear from you and how you match with this position. To be successful in this mission you should consider the following requirements:

Qualification: -

Diploma / bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Production, or Metallurgy preferred).

Experience: -

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in shop-floor quality control, inspection, and testing within heavy engineering, fabrication, or process equipment manufacturing environments.
• Minimum 3+ years in a lead, supervisory, or Project Quality Management (PQM) role.
• Relevant certifications such as ASNT NDE Level II, AWS-CWI, or CSWIP 3.1 are highly preferred.

Skills require: - (IT, Communication etc)

• Expertise in reading and executing ITPs, QCPs, and manufacturing Travellers.
• Strong coordination and negotiation skills for TPI (Third-Party Inspection) and AI (Authorized Inspector) management.
• NCR lifecycle management and participation in RCA (Root Cause Analysis).
• Manpower planning and inspection load tracking/transaction management.
• Excellent time-management skills for ensuring on-time documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and online systems for tracking shop-floor data.
• Assertive communication and shop-floor conflict resolution.

Your career with us:

Working at Technip Energies is an inspiring journey, filled with groundbreaking projects and dynamic collaborations. Surrounded by diverse and talented individuals, you will feel welcomed, respected, and engaged. Enjoy a safe, caring environment where you can spark new ideas, reimagine the future, and lead change. As your career grows, you will benefit from learning opportunities at T.EN University, such as The Future Ready Program, and from the support of your manager through check-in moments like the Mid-Year Development Review, fostering continuous growth and development

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