Visual QC Inspector

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Company; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a QC Inspector – Visual to perform final and visual inspections on castings and forgings, aligning with client specs, internal QA procedures and international codes. You will help release parts to customer, coordinate with production and QA teams, and ensure EHSS compliance.

Applicants should have 5+ years in steel casting visual inspection, familiarity with ASME/ASTM/ISO/EN standards, and ASNT Level II certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• ITI or Diploma/ Degree in a relevant discipline is required.
• ASNT Level II in Visual Inspection (preferred) and ISO 9712 certification are desirable.
• Experience in steel casting visual inspection and quality control is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out visual inspection of castings and forgings as per internal quality procedures, customer specifications and international standards on a daily basis.
• Conduct critical dimensional inspection as per drawings, specifications and internal procedures on regular production parts.
• Assist the QC Engineer on preparation of ITP and quality inspection standards.
• Inspect marking and traceability requirements as per quality procedures and specifications.
• Maintain quality control documents and records related to final inspection and visual inspection.
• Carry out special testing such as PMI and hardness survey as per customer requirements.
• Report deviations, rejections and non‑conformities to the QC Engineer or QC Manager.
• Verify internal and external product‑related NCR effectiveness.
• Maintain API 20A / 20B inspection records as per procedure.
• Perform final inspection of castings and forgings per quality procedures and customer specifications.
• Assist the quality control team on other inspections such as raw material inspection and NDE if required.
• Ensure EHSS and housekeeping compliance in the inspection area.

Skills

Visual inspection

Quality control

Inspection procedures

MS Office

Communication & reporting

Education

ITI / Diploma / Degree or equivalent

Tools

ASNT Level II Visual Inspection

ASNT Level II MT / PT

Job description

Description

The QC Inspector will perform visual inspection and final inspection on cast and forged parts to ensure full compliance with client specifications, internal quality procedures, and international codes (EN, ISO, ASME, ASTM). This role is critical for verifying product quality and releasing to customer or internal machine shop in coordination with production and quality team members.

Position Title: QC Inspector – Visual
Position ID: QLTY-008
Department: Quality
Function: Quality Control
Reports To: QC Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out visual inspection of castings and forgings as per internal quality procedures, customer specifications and international standards on a daily basis.
• Conduct critical dimensional inspection as per drawings, specifications and internal procedures on regular production parts.
• Assist the QC Engineer on preparation of ITP and quality inspection standards.
• Inspect marking and traceability requirements as per quality procedures and specifications.
• Maintain quality control documents and records related to final inspection and visual inspection.
• Carry out special testing such as PMI and hardness survey as per customer requirements.
• Report deviations, rejections and non‑conformities to the QC Engineer or QC Manager.
• Verify internal and external product‑related NCR effectiveness.
• Maintain API 20A / 20B inspection records as per procedure.
• Perform final inspection of castings and forgings per quality procedures and customer specifications.
• Assist the quality control team on other inspections such as raw material inspection and NDE if required.
• Ensure EHSS and housekeeping compliance in the inspection area.

Requirements

Education:

• ITI / Diploma / Degree or equivalent discipline.

Certifications:

• ASNT Level II in Visual Inspection & ISO 9712 (preferred)
• ASNT Level II in MT / PT (preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the steel casting industry in visual inspection and quality control; forging experience is an additional benefit.
• Ability to understand material and inspection codes such as ASME, ASTM, ISO and EN standards.
• Working knowledge of NDT methods MT & PT.
• Dimensional inspection of castings and forgings.
• Working knowledge of portable testing equipment such as PMI / hardness tester.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, inspection standards, and test procedures.
• Strong understanding of MSS SP 55 and Scrata visual inspection methods.
• Knowledge of defect types typical in castings and forgings.

Other Skills:

• Hands‑on working experience in MS Office.
• Good communication and reporting abilities.
• Physically fit for fieldwork and capable of working in confined spaces or elevated positions when required.