QC Engineer (NDT & Audit Compliance)
Reports to: Senior Quality Engineer / Plant Head
About Us
Wahal Process Technologies manufactures high shear mixers, homogenizers, dispersers, bead mills, agitators, planetary mixers and related blending equipment for pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, paint and chemical clients, including projects executed through EPC companies.
Role Overview
We need a hands-on QC engineer who can inspect material and welds, coordinate NDT, and keep our quality records and audit documentation in order. You will make sure each piece of equipment meets drawing, code and client requirements before it leaves the factory, and you will support client, EPC and third-party audits.
Key Responsibilities
Raw Material and Bought-Out Inspection
- Inspect incoming raw material (SS 304/316/316L plates, pipes, rods, forgings, castings, fasteners) for dimensions, surface condition and grade against purchase orders and drawings
- Verify mill test certificates (MTC) against specification, including chemical and mechanical properties, and match heat numbers to the material received
- Carry out PMI (positive material identification) and hardness checks where required
- Apply heat-number marking and maintain material traceability from receipt to final assembly, with a traceability matrix for each job
- Inspect bought-out items such as motors, gearboxes, mechanical seals, bearings and valves, and review their test certificates
- Raise rejection and non-conformance reports for deviations, and follow up with vendors
Welding Inspection and Testing
- Check that welding follows the approved WPS and that welders hold valid qualifications (WPQ), and maintain the welder register
- Review PQR and WPS documents, and coordinate procedure qualification tests where required
- Inspect fit-up, root and final weld visually: edge preparation, joint alignment, weld profile, undercut, porosity and cracks
- Carry out and witness pickling, passivation, electropolishing and surface finish (Ra) checks for pharma and food contact parts
- Maintain weld maps, weld joint identification and weld inspection records
NDT and Testing
- Plan and coordinate NDT with approved agencies: dye penetrant (DPT), radiography (RT), ultrasonic (UT) and magnetic particle (MPT) as required by the QAP and code
- Witness NDT, review reports and film, and confirm acceptance against code criteria
- Coordinate and witness hydro, leak and pneumatic tests, and record pressure, hold time and gauge calibration details
- Carry out final dimensional inspection, visual inspection and functional run tests, including motor current, vibration and noise checks
Audit Compliance and Documentation
- Prepare and update QAP/ITP and inspection checklists as per client and EPC requirements
- Prepare final quality dossiers: MTCs, weld records, NDT reports, test certificates, calibration certificates and dimensional reports
- Support client, EPC and third-party inspection (TPI) visits, and close hold and witness points on time
- Support internal audits and external audits (ISO 9001), and close audit observations with corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Manage non-conformance reports (NCR), root cause analysis and rework tracking
- Maintain calibration schedules and records for all measuring and testing instruments
- Keep document control for drawings, procedures and quality records
Requirements
- Diploma or B.Tech/B.E. in Mechanical, Production or Metallurgical Engineering
- 3-6 years of QC experience in fabrication, pressure vessel, process equipment or machinery manufacturing
- Working knowledge of ASME Section IX (welding qualification) and familiarity with ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3 or equivalent codes
- Hands-on experience with weld visual inspection and interpretation of NDT reports (DPT, RT, UT, MPT)
- Experience with SS 304/316 fabrication and understanding of material grades and MTC checking
- Ability to read engineering drawings, weld symbols and GD&T
- Skilled with measuring instruments: vernier, micrometer, bore gauge, thickness gauge, surface roughness tester
- Experience preparing inspection reports, quality dossiers, QAP/ITP and handling client or TPI inspections
- Good documentation skills (MS Excel and Word), and clear written and verbal communication
Preferred
- NDT Level II certification (ASNT SNT-TC-1A or equivalent) in one or more methods (DPT/MT/UT/RT), or CSWIP/AWS CWI/IWE
- ISO 9001 internal auditor training
- Experience with pharma or food-grade equipment, including surface finish, passivation and GMP documentation
- Experience with EPC companies and third-party inspection agencies such as TV, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd's or DNV
Key Performance Indicators
- Rejection rate at final inspection and on incoming material
- On-time closure of hold/witness points and inspection calls
- Completeness and accuracy of quality dossiers at dispatch
- Audit observations closed within the agreed time
- Traceability accuracy, with no unmatched heat numbers
Working Conditions
- Full-time, on-site at the Sonipat factory
- Floor-based work involving welding and fabrication areas, with PPE required
- Occasional visits to vendors and sub-contractors
What We Offer
- Ownership of inspection and quality records for pharma, chemical and EPC projects
- Exposure to client, EPC and third-party audit processes
- Growth path to Senior QC Engineer / QA Manager
- PF and statutory benefits as per rules
- Competitive compensation based on experience: [salary range]