QC Manager

Reports to: Senior Management
Direct Reports: QC Engineers, Inspectors and Welding Engineer
Travel: Occasional international travel

Role Overview

Our client, an established engineering and manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead its quality assurance and quality control activities.

The role will ensure that products, fabrication activities and technical services meet company standards, client specifications and applicable regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will oversee multidisciplinary inspections, maintain the Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement across engineering, production and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Leadership and Management Systems

• Lead the quality function and provide management with guidance on quality assurance, quality control and compliance.
• Develop, implement and continually improve the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 and applicable standards.
• Establish quality objectives, inspection procedures, acceptance criteria and documentation requirements.
• Develop, review and approve project quality plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements and inspection checklists.
• Integrate inspection activities with production and project schedules to ensure timely verification at critical stages.

Technical Quality Control

• Oversee inspections across structural steel, welding, fabrication, piping, electrical, architectural, HVAC and protective coating activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, including ISO, ASME, AWS, API, NFPA and NACE, as relevant to the scope.
• Monitor welding procedures and qualifications, including WPS, PQR and WPQ, and review welder performance.
• Maintain material identification and traceability throughout manufacturing, fabrication and installation.
• Ensure inspection, measuring and testing equipment is calibrated, maintained and supported by valid certification.
• Oversee final inspections, acceptance activities and quality documentation for project handover.

Audits and Continuous Improvement

• Lead internal audits and coordinate client audits, third-party inspections and regulatory reviews.
• Investigate non-conformances, defects, customer complaints and supplier quality issues.
• Apply structured root cause analysis methods and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor quality KPIs, including rework, weld repair rates, coating defects and inspection performance.
• Drive process improvements, waste reduction and initiatives that improve product quality and operational efficiency.

Supplier and Subcontractor Quality

• Evaluate, audit and qualify suppliers and subcontractors.
• Verify that incoming materials and outsourced work meet technical and project requirements.
• Work with procurement, engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues and improve supplier performance.

Team Leadership and Reporting

• Lead, mentor and develop the quality team, ensuring appropriate technical competence and certifications.
• Deliver training on inspection methods, quality procedures and applicable standards.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, test results and final handover dossiers.
• Prepare management reports covering quality performance, risks, trends and improvement actions.
• Represent the quality function in client meetings and technical discussions.

QHSE Compliance

• Ensure departmental activities comply with applicable quality, health, safety and environmental policies and requirements.
• Promote risk-based thinking, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support the effectiveness of the organisation’s integrated management systems.
• Implement procedures and controls that support employee safety, environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in engineering or technical operations, including at least 10 years in quality management.
• Lead Auditor certification covering quality, occupational health and safety, and environmental management systems.
• Strong experience in manufacturing, fabrication and multidisciplinary quality control.
• Sound knowledge of welding standards, material requirements and non-destructive examination/testing (NDE/NDT).
• Demonstrated experience managing inspections, audits, final acceptance and technical documentation.
• Proven ability to lead quality teams and coordinate with clients, suppliers and operational stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• NEBOSH Health and Safety Diploma or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Environmental Diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant inspection qualifications.
• Training in risk assessment, project management or business excellence.