QC Manager

Job Summary

The QC Manager is responsible for overseeing and implementing quality control systems and procedures for structural steel fabrication and construction projects. The role ensures that materials, fabrication processes, welding activities, and completed works comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, applicable codes, industry standards, and project quality requirements. The position also leads the QC team in maintaining quality standards, preventing nonconformities, and ensuring timely resolution of quality issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control plans, inspection procedures, and testing requirements for structural steel fabrication and construction projects.
• Oversee quality inspections of structural steel materials, fabrication, welding, assembly, surface preparation, painting, and installation activities.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, project quality plans, applicable codes, and industry standards.
• Review and approve inspection and test plans, inspection reports, material test certificates, welding documentation, and other quality records.
• Supervise and guide QC engineers, inspectors, and other quality personnel to ensure effective implementation of quality procedures.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, production teams, subcontractors, and clients on quality-related matters.
• Monitor and resolve nonconformities, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with third-party inspectors, clients, and relevant authorities during inspections, testing, and quality audits.
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and control of materials and fabricated structural steel components.
• Monitor quality performance, identify recurring issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure the availability and proper calibration of inspection and testing equipment.
• Prepare and submit quality reports, inspection summaries, and other required documentation to management and clients.
• Promote quality awareness and ensure compliance with established quality standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in quality control, with substantial experience in structural steel fabrication.
• Experience in industrial and building construction is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in managing QC teams and implementing quality control systems for fabrication and construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication, welding inspection, material testing, dimensional inspection, and coating or painting inspection.
• Familiarity with applicable engineering codes, project specifications, inspection procedures, and quality management systems such as ISO 9001.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, welding procedures, and technical specifications.
• Experience in handling nonconformance reports, root cause analysis, corrective actions, quality audits, and client inspections.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to work at project sites and fabrication facilities as required.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in industrial plants, steel structures, warehouses, commercial buildings, and other major construction projects.
• Knowledge of applicable structural steel and welding standards, such as AWS and ASTM requirements.
• Familiarity with welding quality documentation, material traceability, and inspection and test plans.
• Relevant welding inspection or quality management certifications are an advantage.
• Strong reporting, documentation, and quality performance monitoring skills.

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person