Quality Control Engineer

Boilermech; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Subang Jaya is seeking a Welding Quality Manager to oversee welding quality management, ensure compliance with standards, and manage inspections. The successful candidate will need a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and welding inspection certification. Responsibilities include developing quality procedures, coordinating inspections, and conducting training for welding personnel. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement in welding processes and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification in a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Welding inspection certification by an industry-recognised body.

Responsibilities

• Authorize QC inspector to stop work or reject non-conforming items.
• Oversee fabrication and NDT processes.
• Ensure compliance with BS/ASME standards.

Skills

Ability to read engineering prints

Knowledge on Arc Welding process

Ability to use quality control instruments

Knowledge of Spreadsheet software

Education

Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Welding inspection certification (e.g. JWES, CSWIP)

Job description

1.Authorise QC inspector to ‘stop Work’/’Reject’ instruction to fabricator/supplier on detecting item not conforming to drawing/code requirements.

2. Oversees contractor to perform pressure parts fabrication works, Non‑Destruction Testing (NDT), Post Weld heat treatment and Mechanical Lab Testing on Weld specimen.

Responsibilities

Welding Quality Management

• Ensure welding activities comply with BS / ASME Code’s requirements.
• Develop and maintain welding‑related quality procedures.
• Participate in establishing the Welding Quality Manual.

Welding Procedure Qualification

• Prepare, qualify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Supervise Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) and ensure that Welder Qualification Tests (WQT) are properly conducted and documented.
• Ensure all welding procedures are approved before production.

Technical Review

Ensure welding processes meet specified standards. Select appropriate welding processes, materials, and consumables.

Supervision & Coordination

• Oversee and support welding personnel and ensure they are qualified and certified.
• Supervise subcontractors or third‑party welding‑related activities.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and inspection departments.

Inspection and Testing

• Coordinate and/or conduct visual and non‑destructive testing (NDT: RT, UT, MPI, & DP).
• Monitor in‑process welding inspections and final weld inspections.
• Prepare, Review Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) procedure and recording charts.
• Coordinate and/or conduct mechanical test on Production Test Piece (PTP).

Investigate weld defects and ensure corrective/preventive actions are implemented.

Maintain welding‑related documentation as required by ISO 3834, such as:

• Welding logs and inspection reports
• Welding machine calibrations

Ensure full traceability of materials and welds as per project requirements.

• Conduct training and provide technical guidance to welders and welding inspectors.

Support continuous improvement of welding processes and quality systems.

Facilitate the Authorised Inspector (AI) for timely execution of inspection and documents reviews as per Quality Plan.

Timely inspection of inspection points identified in the Quality Plan for workshop/site.

Raising a Non‑Conformance Report (NCR) on detection of an item not conforming to code requirements and follow‑up on non‑conforming product until closure.

Compile and check accuracy of Manufacturer Data Record (MDR).

The above job description is by no mean exhaustive. Additional responsibilities may be given to you as and when it is deemed necessary.

Experience / Skills Required

Possess a minimum qualification in bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering field.

Able to read engineering prints and NDT results and make decisions whether a specification has been met.

Knowledge on Arc Welding process and specification.

Ability to use quality control instruments.

Knowledge of Spread sheet and Word Processing software.

Welding inspection certification by industry recognised body eg. JWES, CSWIP, PCN, ASNT…etc.