QA QC Manager

About the job

The ideal candidate is a critical thinker who will proactively improve the quality systems of the company through internal audits, participation in process improvement programs, and interaction with key partners to obtain constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement and maintain QA/QC policies, procedures, Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), forms, registers and reporting systems in line with ISO 9001 and applicable marine standards.
• Ensure all inspection, testing and verification activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, codes, client requirements and classification society rules.
• Review project quality requirements during tender, planning and execution stages and ensure adequate inspection coverage.
• Lead internal and external audits, management reviews and quality performance evaluations.
• Review, approve and monitor NCRs, root cause analysis, corrective actions and preventive actions.
• Evaluate and monitor suppliers, subcontractors and third-party inspection agencies.
• Provide quality leadership to Engineering, Production, Procurement, Project and Operations teams.
• Prepare quality performance reports, KPI dashboards, risk summaries and management presentations.
• Act as the principal point of contact for client quality concerns, inspections and surveillance activities.
• Promote a culture of right-first-time workmanship, continual improvement and proactive quality risk management.
• Ensure QA/QC activities comply with HSE requirements, company policies and applicable legal obligations.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001, marine QA/QC practices and audit management.
• Sound understanding of IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, Classification Society Rules and ASME, AWS, API, ASTM & ISO standards.
• Leadership experience managing multidisciplinary QA/QC teams across multiple projects.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, quality plans and inspection requirements.
• Working knowledge of NDT, welding inspection, material control, painting/coating, piping, mechanical and electrical inspection.
• High level of integrity, documentation discipline and professional judgement.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive QA/QC experience, including leadership experience in marine, shipbuilding, ship repair, offshore, oil & gas, heavy fabrication or industrial projects.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Certifications such as AWS-CWI/CSWIP, NDT, Six Sigma, PMP or NEBOSH will be an added