Quality Control Engineer

Dialog Fitzroy Ltd; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dialog Fitzroy Ltd in New Plymouth, North Island, is seeking experienced Quality Control Engineers to support diverse projects including Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Geothermal.

You will write and execute inspection plans, verify standards (ASME, PD5500, AS/NZS), manage weld controls, and coordinate QC activities with engineers, inspectors and workshop staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering, fabrication or quality control.
• Understanding of QA processes and inspection requirements.
• Certification CBIP/CWI or Welding Supervisor qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Write and execute Inspection and Test plans for diverse projects.
• Attend pre-start meetings and ensure work meets high standards.
• Maintain weld maps and weld control sheets; coordinate NDT.
• Track materials and perform visual weld inspections as required.
• Coordinate QC activities with Project Engineers, Managers and Inspectors.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Relationship-building

Teamwork

Customer-focused

Education

CBIP Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Tools

Quality documentation systems

Job description

Dialog Fitzroy Ltd – New Plymouth, North Island

DIALOG Fitzroy is a “design, construct and maintain” company with offices throughout New Zealand and Australia. In over sixty-five years, DIALOG Fitzroy has established a reputation as a leading provider of professional construction‑led engineering, mechanical trade and fabrication, as well as industrial coatings and scaffolding to a diverse range of customers.

DIALOG Fitzroy is seeking experienced, motivated Quality Control Engineers to support growing workload demand across our projects. This role is ideal for a quality‑focused professional who enjoys working collaboratively and takes pride in upholding high engineering and fabrication standards.

In this role, you will help maintain compliance, quality assurance, and project integrity across a varied portfolio of work, including Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Structural Steel, and Geothermal projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Quality Plans: Write and execute Inspection and Test plans for diverse projects (Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, structural steel, Geothermal)
• Daily Tasks: Attend pre‑start meetings, ensure work meets high standards, approve timesheets, and tackle team issues
• Standards Mastery: Work with standards like ASME VIII, PD5500, AS 1210, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME IX, BS EN ISO 9606‑1, AS/NZS 3992, AS/NZS 1554.1, AS/NZS 1554.6, AS/NZS 5131, AWS D1.1
• Inspection Duties: Prepare weld maps, track materials, manage weld control sheets, and perform visual inspections as a Certified Welding Inspector and coordinate NDT
• Communication: Collaborate with Project Engineers, Managers, Statutory Inspectors, Client Reps, Workshop staff, and QC team members
• Working closely with Project Engineers, Project Managers, Statutory Inspectors, Client Representatives, Workshop Personnel, and the wider QC team

What We're Looking For

Experience

• Proven experience in a mechanical engineering, fabrication, or quality control
• Understanding of quality assurance processes and inspection requirements

Qualifications

• CBIP Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) (or international equivalent) certification and/or Welding Supervision qualification

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Competent with standard computer software and quality documentation systems
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to meeting client requirements
• Ability to lead, influence, and work effectively within a team environment

Must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Why Join DIALOG Fitzroy?

• Diverse projects & industries – work on challenging multidisciplinary projects across NZ; job variety
• Career growth – on‑the‑job development, structured leadership pathways and relevant certified training
• People‑first culture – mentoring, collaboration and a supportive, professional, safe work environment
• Competitive benefits & salary –based on qualifications and experience

Apply by 29th September 2026.