QC Engineer

About the Role

The QC Engineer is responsible for ensuring that incoming, in-process, and finished products meet applicable drawings, specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.

The role performs inspection and quality control activities for outsourced parts, internally manufactured parts, first articles, prototypes, and finished products. The QC Engineer is also responsible for handling nonconformities, controlling measuring and test equipment, maintaining quality records, and supporting the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), including ISO 9001, ASME, PED, and other applicable quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inspection & Quality Control

• Perform incoming inspection of purchased and outsourced parts to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, purchase requirements, and applicable quality standards.
• Perform in-process and final inspection of parts manufactured in-house.
• Perform First Article Inspection (FAI) and inspection of R&D prototype parts.
• Inspect dimensions, materials, workmanship, surface conditions, and other specified product characteristics.
• Verify finished products against approved drawings, specifications, inspection and test plans, and customer requirements.
• Review inspection and test results and determine product conformity before release.
• Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Use appropriate measuring and inspection equipment such as vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, thread gauges, and other applicable instruments.

2. Quality Records & Documentation

• Prepare, maintain, and control inspection records, reports, check sheets, certificates, and other QC documentation.
• Ensure inspection and test records are accurate, complete, traceable, and properly maintained.
• Maintain product and material traceability as required by applicable quality standards and customer requirements.
• Support the preparation and review of quality documentation required for customer orders and product certification.

3. Nonconformance & Corrective Action

• Identify, document, and control nonconforming materials, parts, and products.
• Issue and maintain Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and coordinate disposition of nonconforming items.
• Communicate quality issues with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, suppliers, and other relevant functions.
• Coordinate and follow up on containment, correction, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Follow up with suppliers regarding quality issues and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Support investigation and resolution of internal and customer quality issues.
• Assist in implementing preventive actions and continuous improvement activities to reduce recurring quality problems.

4. Measuring & Test Equipment Control

• Control and maintain measuring and test equipment used for inspection and product testing.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure measuring equipment is calibrated within the required schedule.
• Verify the condition and calibration status of measuring and test equipment before use.
• Coordinate calibration activities with internal and external calibration service providers.
• Identify and control measuring equipment that is damaged, out of calibration, or otherwise unsuitable for use.

5. Quality Management System

• Assist in maintaining and improving the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support compliance with applicable requirements such as ISO 9001, ASME, PED, and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Support internal and external quality audits, customer audits, and certification audits.
• Participate in internal audits and follow up on audit findings and corrective actions.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and maintaining quality procedures, work instructions, inspection plans, and related quality documents.
• Support continuous improvement activities related to product quality and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure quality activities are performed in accordance with company procedures and applicable standards.

6. General Responsibilities

• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Warehouse, and other departments to resolve quality-related issues.
• Provide technical quality support and guidance to production personnel when required.
• Support supplier quality evaluation and development activities when required.
• Participate in new product introduction, First Article, and process qualification activities.
• Perform other quality-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technology, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or other relevant engineering disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in QA/QC, preferably in a manufacturing environment producing mechanical or engineered products.
• Experience in machining, metal components, valves, pressure equipment, or similar industrial products is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of dimensional inspection and measuring instruments.
• Good ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, engineering specifications, tolerances, and technical documentation.
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD or other relevant engineering drawing software.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements.
• Internal Auditor certification or experience conducting internal quality audits is preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with ASME and PED requirements is an advantage.
• Experience in NCR, root cause analysis, corrective action, and problem-solving techniques.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Good communication, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of quality and responsibility.
• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with internal departments, suppliers, and customers.

Key Competencies

• Quality and compliance mindset
• Mechanical drawing interpretation
• Dimensional inspection and measurement
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Root cause analysis and problem solving
• Nonconformance and corrective action management
• Technical documentation and record keeping
• Communication and cross-functional coordination
• Continuous improvement
• Integrity and accountability