QC Manager / Assistant QC Manager - Transport Solutions

Vrinda Global; Kuwait City; Vor Ort; KWD 12.000 - 20.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vrinda Global is seeking a QC Manager Assistant QC Manager for Transport Solutions. The role focuses on managing quality assurance and quality control for the manufacturing, assembly, inspection, testing, and delivery of transport equipment.

You will ensure compliance with drawings, customer specs, and ISO 9001, coordinating with Engineering, Production, Sales, and Customers to prevent issues and drive on-time delivery.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s/Diploma in mechanical or production engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum exposure to QC in manufacturing or trailer/transport equipment.
• Experience in coordinating inspections and quality documentation.

Aufgaben

• Oversee quality inspection activities across Transport Solutions manufacturing.
• Establish inspection plans, checklists and quality records.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Sales and Procurement on issues.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and QMS requirements, NCRs and corrective actions.

Kenntnisse

Quality management

Auditing

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical/Production Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP / SAP

Dimensional measuring equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Job Purpose

strong 1 Job Purpose strong The QC Manager Assistant QC Manager Transport Solutions will be responsible for managing and implementing quality assurance and quality control activities for the manufacturing assembly inspection testing and delivery of transport equipment The scope includes semi-trailers low-bed trailers flatbed trailers tipper bodies tanker trailers vacuum tankers cement bulkers car carriers truck bodies chassis-mounted equipment and other transport-related fabricated products The role is responsible for ensuring that products comply with approved drawings customer specifications applicable standards company quality procedures and agreed inspection and testing requirements The position requires strong practical knowledge of fabrication welding dimensional inspection chassis and axle installations suspension systems braking systems hydraulic systems pneumatic systems surface preparation painting and final vehicle inspection The successful candidate will coordinate closely with Engineering Production Sales Procurement Projects and customers to prevent quality issues minimize rework and ensure products are delivered in accordance with approved specifications and schedules

Key Responsibilities

• A Quality Control & Department Management Manage and supervise quality inspection activities across the Transport Solutions manufacturing division Develop and implement inspection procedures quality plans inspection checklists and product-specific quality requirements Establish inspection stages covering incoming materials fabrication assembly functional testing and final release Allocate inspection responsibilities to QC inspectors and monitor their performance Ensure compliance with the approved Quality Management System QMS and applicable ISO 9001 requirements Coordinate with Production to resolve quality issues without compromising product safety or specifications Maintain inspection records non-conformance reports NCRs corrective actions and final quality documentation Ensure that only approved materials components drawings and revisions are used during manufacturing Support management in improving quality performance reducing rejection rates and minimizing manufacturing rework
• B Incoming Material & Component Inspection Inspect incoming raw materials plates structural sections pipes and fabricated components against purchase specifications and approved material requirements Verify material certificates grade thickness dimensions identification and traceability where required Inspect critical purchased components including Axles suspension systems and hubs Wheels tyres and rims Kingpins landing legs and fifth-wheel-related components Brake chambers valves air tanks and pneumatic components Hydraulic cylinders tipping kits pumps and power packs Lighting systems electrical components and safety equipment Verify compliance with approved BOMs purchase specifications and customer requirements Coordinate with Procurement and Stores regarding material discrepancies supplier defects and replacement requirements Ensure non-conforming materials are identified segregated and controlled
• C Fabrication & Welding Quality Control Monitor fabrication quality for trailer chassis beams cross-members truck bodies tanker structures subframes and supporting structures Verify material preparation cutting forming fit-up alignment weld joint preparation and dimensional accuracy Ensure welding activities comply with approved drawings applicable welding procedures and project requirements
• D Transport Equipment-Specific Quality Control Inspect the assembly and fabrication of Low-bed flatbed semi-trailers and heavy-haul trailers Tipper bodies and hydraulic tipping arrangements Tanker trailers and vacuum tanker bodies Cement bulkers and pneumatic discharge systems Car carriers and specialized transport equipment Truck-mounted bodies subframes and associated structures Verify axle positioning axle alignment suspension installation wheelbase track width and load-distribution-related dimensions against approved drawings Inspect kingpin location landing-leg installation coupling arrangements and chassis interfaces Verify installation and routing of brake lines air systems electrical wiring lighting reflectors and safety components Inspect hydraulic systems tipping mechanisms hoses cylinders and safety arrangements Verify tanker and vacuum equipment integrity and specified testing requirements Ensure all equipment installations match approved designs component specifications and applicable regulatory requirements

Applicable Standards & Technical Knowledge

The candidate should have working knowledge of relevant standards and requirements as applicable to the product and project ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems AWS D1 1 or other applicable welding standards for structural fabrication Relevant ASME API standards for tanker or pressure-containing equipment where applicable Applicable commercial vehicle trailer roadworthiness and vehicle registration requirements in Kuwait and destination markets Approved customer specifications and inspection requirements Relevant ASTM material standards and coating inspection practices Applicable NDT methods and acceptance criteria The candidate must understand that the applicable standard depends on the equipment design intended service jurisdiction and customer specification

Software & Equipment Skills

• Essential
  • Microsoft Excel Word and quality reporting tools
  • Engineering drawing interpretation and dimensional inspection
  • Inspection and test plan ITP preparation and execution NCR corrective action and inspection record management
• Preferred
  • AutoCAD drawing review ERP SAP exposure
  • Knowledge of calibrated dimensional measuring equipment DFT gauges surface profile measurement instruments pressure gauges and other relevant inspection equipment
  • Familiarity with digital quality documentation systems

Qualification & Experience

• Education:* Bachelor s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a relevant technical discipline.Experience:QC Manager:* Typically 8 12 years of relevant experience in quality control and manufacturing, including at least 3 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.Assistant QC Manager:* Typically 5 8 years of relevant experience in quality control, fabrication, vehicle body manufacturing, trailers, or transport equipment, with demonstrated supervisory capability.Experience in trailer manufacturing, heavy fabrication, tanker manufacturing, hydraulic tipping systems, axle/suspension installations, and commercial vehicle equipment is highly preferred.
• Desired Candidate Profile * Strong practical knowledge of trailer and transport equipment manufacturing.* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and verify product conformity.* Good knowledge of welding, fabrication, dimensional inspection, and assembly quality.* Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, braking, and electrical system inspections.* Strong reporting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.* Ability to manage inspection priorities and work effectively with Production.* Firm approach to quality requirements without unnecessary disruption to production.* Good customer-facing communication and audit coordination skills.* Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.