Quality Control Engineer

Talent Propeller Limited; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DIALOG Fitzroy in New Zealand seeks an experienced Quality Control Engineer to uphold fabrication and construction standards across Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and structural steel projects. You will ensure compliance with project specifications, manage inspection plans, and coordinate QA activities with engineers, inspectors and client reps.

The role emphasizes leadership in quality assurance, welding inspection capabilities (CWI) and rigorous document control.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Write and execute Inspection and Test plans for diverse projects (Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, structural steel, Geothermal).
• Attend pre-start meetings, ensure work meets high standards, approve timesheets, and tackle team issues.
• Prepare weld maps, track materials, manage weld control sheets, and perform visual inspections as a CWI.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers, Managers, Statutory Inspectors, Client Reps, Workshop staff, and QC team members.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Inspection

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

CBIP Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Job description

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

As a Quality Control Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring fabrication and construction activities comply with project specifications, industry standards, and client expectations.

• 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