Quality Control Lead — Shipbuilding & Class Society Expert

436 Damen Shipyards Antalya; Muratpaşa; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The 436 Damen Shipyards Antalya is seeking a senior Quality Control Leader to drive QA across new build workboats. You will lead the QC Engineers, manage ITPs, ensure compliance with Damen standards and classification rules, and coordinate inspections with Societies.

Based in Antalya, you will mentor teams, monitor quality metrics, and support production during inspections, sea trials and inclining tests, while promoting continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the shipbuilding industry.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on Quality Control experience in the shipbuilding industry.
• Strong knowledge of shipbuilding quality systems, inspection processes, and Classification Society requirements.
• Experience working with Classification Societies.
• Proven leadership, planning, analytical, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Quality Control Engineers across multiple projects.
• Prepare and follow up project-specific Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure compliance with Damen quality standards, technical specifications, and classification society requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, certifications, and final acceptance activities with Classification Societies.
• Monitor quality performance, identify improvement opportunities, and report quality metrics.
• Support Project Managers and Project Engineers by providing technical quality guidance.
• Manage quality documentation and ensure proper recording of inspection results.
• Coordinate quality resources across ongoing projects and support production during inspections, sea trials, and inclining tests.
• Promote quality awareness and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Job description

The 436 Damen Shipyards Antalya is seeking a senior Quality Control Leader to drive QA across new build workboats. You will lead the QC Engineers, manage ITPs, ensure compliance with Damen standards and classification rules, and coordinate inspections with Societies.

Based in Antalya, you will mentor teams, monitor quality metrics, and support production during inspections, sea trials and inclining tests, while promoting continuous improvement across the organization.