Team Lead -TPI

Apave International; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Apave TIV India in Mumbai invites an experienced professional for the role of Team Leader - Third Party Inspection (TPI). You will lead and coordinate inspection activities in Mumbai and the assigned region, ensuring timely delivery, QA/QC compliance, and client satisfaction.

The role requires 8-12 years in TPI, vendor inspection or related services, with a Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Production or related engineering.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years in Third Party Inspection, Vendor Inspection, QA/QC or related inspection services.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, EPC, Engineering or Manufacturing industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day Third Party Inspection (TPI) activities, including scheduling, manpower deployment and assignment execution.
• Ensure inspection assignments are completed within timelines and per codes, standards, ITPs and client specs.
• Supervise and support inspection personnel, monitor performance and resource utilization.
• Coordinate with clients on schedules, scope, service delivery and issue resolution.
• Manage relationships with customers and support business development and account growth.
• Support Business Unit Manager in planning, budgeting, revenue forecasting and billing.
• Monitor manpower utilization, assignment status and revenue performance.
• Identify new business opportunities and promote Apave TIV's TPI services.
• Provide technical guidance to teams and support competency development.
• Ensure HSQE compliance and alignment with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in service quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Team leadership

TPI management

Client management

QA/QC

Regulatory compliance

Education

Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical

NDT certifications (advantage)

Job description

Apave TIV India is looking for an experienced Team Leader - Third Party Inspection (TPI) to lead and coordinate inspection activities in Mumbai and the assigned region.

The position can be based at Navi Mumbai or Thane, depending on the candidate's suitability and business requirements.

The role will be responsible for ensuring effective execution of TPI assignments, client satisfaction, team utilization, operational performance and compliance with Apave's quality, safety and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day Third Party Inspection (TPI) activities, including scheduling, manpower deployment and assignment execution.
• Ensure inspection assignments are completed within agreed timelines and in accordance with applicable codes, standards, ITPs and client specifications.
• Supervise and support inspection personnel, monitoring performance, productivity and resource utilization.
• Coordinate with clients on inspection schedules, scope, service delivery and resolution of operational issues.
• Manage relationships with assigned customers and support business development and account growth.
• Support the Business Unit Manager in business planning, budgeting, revenue forecasting and billing.
• Monitor manpower utilization, assignment status, billing and revenue performance.
• Identify new business opportunities and promote Apave TIV's TPI services and capabilities.
• Provide technical and operational guidance to inspection teams and support competency development.
• Ensure compliance with Apave's HSQE requirements, policies, Code of Ethics and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in service quality, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Candidate Profile

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Production or related Engineering discipline.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience in Third Party Inspection, Vendor Inspection, QA/QC or related inspection services.
• Experience in managing inspection teams, client assignments and multiple inspection activities.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, EPC, Engineering or Manufacturing industries will be preferred.
• Good understanding of inspection processes, applicable codes, standards and quality requirements.
• Strong team leadership, client management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities and stakeholders effectively.
• Relevant inspection/NDT certifications will be an advantage.

Why Join Apave?

Join Apave TIV India, part of the Apave International, and be part of a global technical inspection, testing, certification and engineering organization. The role offers an opportunity to work with major industrial clients and contribute to the growth of Apave's TPI business in India.