QAQC Inspector

STRATEGIC MARINE (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

STRATEGIC MARINE (S) PTE. LTD. is seeking a QA/QC Inspector to ensure that all work, materials and processes meet approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.

You will conduct inspections, witness NDT, maintain records and coordinate with project teams to prevent defects and rework. This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to follow procedures, with experience in construction or shipyard environments.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to identify non-conformities.
• Experience with quality documentation and procedures is beneficial.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 QMS and audits is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspections and dimensional checks across structural, welding, piping, and outfitting works.
• Review and witness NDT activities and ensure reports meet acceptance criteria.
• Ensure activities comply with drawings, specifications, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Carry out surveillance, hold-point, and witness-point inspections at fabrication stages.
• Maintain ITPs and ensure inspections, tests, and documentation are complete.
• Monitor welding activities and manage welding documentation (WPS, PQR, WPQR/WPQ).
• Identify non-conformances and raise NCRs or punch lists as needed.
• Follow up inspections to verify defects are rectified before closure.
• Maintain accurate quality records including reports, checklists, and certificates.
• Support audits and address findings with corrective actions.
• Assist in testing and commissioning, witness tests and record results.
• Coordinate with Classification Society Surveyors and Owner's Representatives.
• Attend joint inspections and ensure observations are followed up and closed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Documentation

Auditing

Communication

Team player

Education

Diploma/Degree in Engineering

NDT certification (PCN/ISO9712/ASNT)

Job description

A QA/QC Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all work, materials, and processes comply with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and project requirements. The position involves conducting inspections and tests, identifying defects or non-conformities, maintaining quality records, coordinating with project teams, and following up on corrective actions. The main purpose is to ensure quality, prevent defects and rework, and make sure the completed work meets the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspections, dimensional checks and verification of workmanship for structural, welding, piping, mechanical and outfitting works during fabrication, assembly, installation and testing.
• Review and witness Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities. Review NDT reports and ensure results comply with the specified acceptance criteria.
• Ensure construction and installation activities comply with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable international standards, classification society rules and contractual requirements.
• Carry out surveillance inspections, internal inspections, hold-point and witness-point inspections at various stages of fabrication, assembly, erection and installation to verify workmanship and quality before formal inspection by the Owner or Classification Society.
• Review and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and ensure required inspections, tests, hold points and witness points are properly completed and documented.
• Monitor welding activities and maintain relevant welding documentation, including Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and Welder Qualification Records (WQTR/WPQ).
• Identify and document non-conformances, defects and deviations during inspections. Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), observations or punch-list items where required.
• Conduct follow-up inspections to verify that identified defects and non-conformances have been satisfactorily rectified prior to closure.
• Maintain accurate and traceable quality and inspection records, including inspection reports, checklists, NDT reports, material certificates, test reports, welding records, punch lists, NCRs.
• Participate in internal, external, client and certification audits, including preparation of supporting documentation, addressing audit findings and following up on corrective actions.
• Support testing and commissioning activities, including witnessing tests, verifying compliance with approved test procedures and acceptance criteria, recording results and monitoring outstanding items to closure.
• Coordinate and liaise with Classification Society Surveyors, Owner's Representatives for inspections, testing, surveys and documentation review.
• Attend joint inspections with the Classification Society Surveyor and Owner's Representative, record inspection comments and ensure observations or outstanding items are properly followed up and closed.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requisites:

• Diploma/Degree in any Engineering field
• Possession of, or exposure to, recognised NDT certification such as PCN, ISO 9712, ASNT or equivalent would be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements and quality documentation would be beneficial.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to identify non-conformities and deviations from drawings, specifications, procedures, and standards.
• Willing and able to work in a site/shipyard environment and comply with relevant workplace safety requirements.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision, while also being an effective team player.
• Proactive, willing to learn, and able to manage assigned tasks and follow up on outstanding quality matters.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills