Manufacturing Surveillance Inspector

Asset Reliability Inspections is an Australian provider of specialist inspection, Non-Destructive Testing and asset integrity services across the resources, energy, manufacturing, engineering and industrial sectors. We are committed to delivering technically rigorous, reliable and independent inspection services that support the safety, quality and integrity of critical assets.

Due to an international project requirement, we are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Surveillance Inspector to represent ARI and a Tier 1 Australian client at a large-scale manufacturing foundry in China.

This is a hands-on, site-based position responsible for providing dedicated manufacturing surveillance and quality assurance throughout the production process. The successful candidate will monitor welding, fabrication, casting and inspection activities, verify compliance with approved procedures and inspection requirements, identify non-conformances and provide clear, accurate reporting to ARI and the client.

The role will involve:

• Full-time surveillance of manufacturing and fabrication activities
• Monitoring compliance with approved WPS, WPQR, ITPs and quality procedures
• Witnessing and verifying NDT activities and inspection hold points
• Visual and dimensional inspection of manufactured and cast components
• Identifying, documenting and following up non-conformances
• Maintaining comprehensive photographic and inspection records
• Preparing accurate daily surveillance and quality reports
• Communicating directly with client and foundry representatives
• Escalating quality, technical and schedule risks as required
• Supporting manufacturing traceability and overall project quality

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing surveillance, welding inspection, NDT, QA/QC or quality inspection
• Trade qualification or formal qualification in welding, inspection, fabrication or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, procedures, codes and applicable standards
• VT/NDT qualification essential, with MT, PT and/or UT highly regarded
• Experience within a manufacturing, fabrication, foundry, engineering or heavy industrial environment
• Ability to interpret WPS, WPQR, ITPs, drawings and inspection documentation
• Strong report writing and documentation skills
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing directly with client representatives
• Strong attention to detail and sound technical judgement
• Ability to work independently and manage inspection requirements in a time-critical environment
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally and work in China on a rotational basis
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required visa and travel documentation

Highly Regarded

• Experience within a foundry or casting environment
• Knowledge of sand casting, investment casting or other casting processes
• Metallurgical knowledge or understanding of material properties relevant to castings
• Experience working with Tier 1 Australian resources, defence, infrastructure or energy clients
• NATA or equivalent accreditation experience
• Previous experience working in China or other Asian manufacturing environments

What ARI Offers

• Competitive remuneration package for international deployment
• Opportunity to work on a significant international manufacturing project
• Exposure to large-scale foundry, welding, fabrication and inspection activities
• Opportunity to represent an established Australian inspection business and Tier 1 client
• Technical and operational support from ARI's experienced Perth-based team
• Opportunity to expand your international manufacturing surveillance and inspection experience

How to Apply

Please submit a current resume along with details of relevant welding, NDT, and casting inspection experience. Shortlisting and interviews will commence as applications are received.