Senior Quality Control Inspector

S.H Stainless Steel Contractor Sdn Bhd; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Maternity leave/Paternity leave

Overtime pay

Yearly bonus

Job summary

S.H Stainless Steel Contractor Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior QA/QC Inspector to oversee quality inspections across production, fabrication, and construction. You will supervise junior inspectors, maintain inspection records, support audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

You will interpret engineering drawings and standards, lead FATs and welding checks, document NCRs, and guide CAPA actions. Strong leadership and coordination skills are essential for ensuring product integrity and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of work experience in QA/QC inspection, preferably in manufacturing, fabrication, stainless steel, or construction.
• Proven experience in quality inspection, welding inspection, dimensional inspection, material inspection, and fabrication processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specs, welding procedures, and quality standards.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS, inspection procedures, and relevant industry standards.
• Familiar with NCRs, RCA, CAPA, and quality documentation.
• Experience with inspection tools and measuring instruments.
• Good leadership, communication, problem-solving, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on incoming materials, in-process work, and finished products to verify compliance.
• Interpret drawings, specs, and codes to plan inspection strategies.
• Lead or support FATs, welding inspections, painting verifications, and dimensional checks.
• Issue NCRs and assist in root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Maintain records of inspection findings, test results, and calibration data.
• Coordinate with project teams to resolve quality issues and uphold product integrity.
• Assist in internal and external audits (ISO, customer, regulatory).
• Provide mentorship to junior QC inspectors and supervise their daily activities.
• Ensure correct use and calibration of inspection equipment.
• Monitor quality performance and report recurring issues to QEHS Manager.
• Carry out other tasks as directed by QAQC Manager or Quality Lead.

Skills

Leadership

Inspection

Documentation

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Quality/Manufacturing)

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Measuring tapes

Job description

The Senior QA/QC Inspector is responsible for performing and overseeing quality inspections throughout all phases of production, fabrication, or construction to ensure adherence to company standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines. This role involves supervising junior inspectors, maintaining inspection documentation, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform inspections on incoming materials, in-process work, and finished products to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.

Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and relevant codes to plan and execute appropriate inspection strategies.

Lead or support quality activities such as Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), welding inspections, painting verifications, and dimensional checks.

Identify and document non-conformities by issuing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), assist in root cause analysis, and verify implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Maintain accurate records of inspection findings, test results, and calibration data.

Coordinate with project teams, engineering, and production departments to resolve quality-related issues and uphold product integrity.

Assist in the preparation and participation of internal and external audits (e.g., ISO, customer, and regulatory).

Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior QC inspectors and oversee their daily activities.

Ensure that inspection and measuring equipment is correctly used and within calibration.

Monitor quality performance and report recurring issues and trends to the QEHS Manager, recommending improvement initiatives.

Carry out other tasks as directed by the QAQC Manager or Quality Lead.

Job Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or any related field.

Minimum 3-5 years of working experience in QA/QC inspection, preferably in manufacturing, fabrication, stainless steel, or construction industries.

Proven experience in quality inspection, welding inspection, dimensional inspection, material inspection, and fabrication processes.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, welding procedures, and quality standards.

Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management System, inspection procedures, and relevant industry standards.

Familiar with Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and quality documentation.

Experience in handling inspection tools and measuring instruments, including vernier calipers, micrometers, measuring tapes, and other relevant equipment.

Good knowledge of welding inspection, painting inspection, material verification, and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) will be an added advantage.

Good leadership, communication, problem-solving, and coordination skills, with the ability to guide and supervise junior QC inspectors.

Able to work independently, detail-oriented, responsible, and able to work under pressure to meet project deadlines.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and quality documentation.

Health insurance

Maternity leave/Paternity leave

Overtime pay

Yearly bonus