Quality Control Engineer

Vrinda Global; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 6,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Vrinda Global is seeking a Quality Control Engineer with strong expertise in ASME Section VIII Division 1 to lead quality assurance in pressure vessel manufacturing. The role requires auditing experience, documentation control, and coordination of NDE and inspection activities across projects.

The candidate will manage QAPs/ITPs, ensure traceability of records, and liaise with customers, inspectors, and vendors to uphold regulatory compliance and quality standards on site in Kuwait.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in ASME Section VIII, Division 1.
• Experience in handling ASME audits.
• Knowledge of pressure vessel inspection, ASME-coded vessel manufacturing, quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, applicable codes, standards, and quality requirements, including special manufacturing and testing requirements.
• Prepare and maintain quality data reports, including ASME-related documentation and records.
• Compile, review, and organize all necessary quality documents for customer submission and final project documentation packages.
• Coordinate and monitor internal and vendor-based NDE, inspections, and testing activities.
• Establish and maintain the calibration programme for inspection, measuring, and testing equipment.
• Maintain and control welding documentation, including WPS, PQR, and WPQ; coordinate welding qualification tests and ensure records are maintained.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of QMS, including ISO and ASME requirements.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of machined and fabricated welded equipment, assemblies, components, and pressure vessels to ensure compliance with drawings and standards.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, implementing, and monitoring project-specific QAPs and ITPs.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Production, Manufacturing, and other departments to meet quality requirements.
• Liaise with customers, third-party inspection agencies, auditors, ASME inspectors, government authorities, and vendors regarding quality and compliance.
• Conduct and coordinate ASME-related audits, ensure documentation availability, and follow up on observations and corrective actions.
• Ensure proper traceability of materials, inspection records, test reports, welding documentation, and related records throughout manufacturing.

Skills

ASME Section VIII Division 1

Pressure vessel inspection

Quality documentation

ASME audits

Job description

We have an requirement for a Quality Control Engineer . The ideal candidate must possess strong technical expertise in ASME Section VIII, Division 1, experience in handling ASME audits, and thorough knowledge of pressure vessel inspection, ASME-coded vessel manufacturing, quality documentation, and related inspection and testing procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities

Preferred Industry Experience:

Candidates with relevant experience in reputed manufacturing industries involved in the production of ASME-coded pressure vessels, tanks, silos, tankers (fuel, vacuum, water, and sewage), , tipper bodies, tipper trailers, and other commercial vehicle superstructures will be given preference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review customer specifications, applicable codes, standards, and quality requirements, including special manufacturing and testing requirements.
• Prepare and maintain quality data reports, including ASME-related documentation and records.
• Compile, review, and organize all necessary quality documents for customer submission and final project documentation packages.
• Coordinate and monitor internal and vendor-based Non-Destructive Examination (NDE), inspections, and testing activities.
• Establish and maintain the calibration programme for inspection, measuring, and testing equipment.
• Maintain and control welding documentation, including Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ). Coordinate welding qualification tests and ensure all related records are properly maintained.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of Quality Management Systems, including ISO and ASME requirements.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of machined and fabricated welded equipment, assemblies, components, and pressure vessels to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, implementing, and monitoring project-specific Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs) and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Coordinate closely with Project Management, Production, Manufacturing, and other relevant departments to ensure that quality requirements are consistently met throughout the manufacturing process.
• Liaise with customers, third-party inspection agencies, auditors, ASME Authorized Inspectors, government authorities, and vendors regarding quality, inspection, certification, and compliance matters.
• Conduct and coordinate ASME-related audits, ensure the availability of required documentation, and follow up on audit observations and corrective actions.
• Ensure proper traceability of materials, inspection records, test reports, welding documentation, and other quality-related records throughout the manufacturing process.

Note: Candidates with hands-on experience in ASME-certified manufacturing facilities, pressure vessel fabrication, coded vessel inspection, ASME audits, and quality documentation will be strongly preferred.