QA/QC Engineer – Welding & Field Inspections

Quest Global; Haskell (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a QA/QC Engineer in Texas to lead quality assurance across materials, fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning. You will develop quality documentation, perform inspections, coordinate with clients and inspectors, and ensure project execution meets all codes and ISO 9001 standards.

You will review and implement ITPs, WPS, QCPs, NCRs, and test records, while mentoring inspectors and coordinating subcontractors to uphold the highest quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• CSWIP 3.1 or AWS CWI welding inspector certification with welding inspection experience.
• Minimum 5 years of QA/QC in semiconductor, wastewater treatment, construction or EPC projects.
• Experience in piping, structural steel, pressure vessels, fabrication and installation quality control.
• Familiarity with NDT methods (VT, PT, MT, RT, UT).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality documentation management.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of ASME, ASTM, AWS, API and ISO standards.
• Experience in inspection/testing activities, material verification, welding inspection, and project quality documentation.
• Ability to coordinate with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and third-party inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Attend project kick-off, pre-fabrication, pre-inspection, and client meetings to review quality requirements.
• Prepare, review, and implement project quality documentation (ITPs, QCPs, Method Statements, WPS, PQR, WQT/WPQ, Test Procedures, MRB).
• Develop and maintain project quality plans per client specs and international standards.
• Coordinate inspections for incoming materials, fabrication, installation, welding, coating, testing and final acceptance.
• Monitor subcontractors’ activities and ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Review material certificates, test reports, calibration certificates, test packs and quality records.
• Prepare manage NCRs, corrective actions, preventive actions, and root cause analyses.
• Plan, assign and supervise QA/QC inspectors; mentor new inspectors.
• Conduct internal quality audits and support external audits by clients or cert bodies.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 QMS.
• Participate in piping pre-line walk, hydro/ pneumatic/ pressure testing, leak testing, punch closing and commissioning.
• Ensure inspection/testing records are documented and submitted to clients.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Welding inspection

NDT methods

ISO 9001 knowledge

Project coordination

Communication

MS Office

Quality documentation

International codes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Quest Global is seeking a QA/QC Engineer in Texas to lead quality assurance across materials, fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning. You will develop quality documentation, perform inspections, coordinate with clients and inspectors, and ensure project execution meets all codes and ISO 9001 standards.

You will review and implement ITPs, WPS, QCPs, NCRs, and test records, while mentoring inspectors and coordinating subcontractors to uphold the highest quality standards.