Manager - Quality Assurance/Quality Control

QA/QC Manager

Location : Mumbai

Experience : 10+ years

Department : Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Position Summary :

- Senior QA/QC professional with 10+ years of experience in Shipbuilding, Naval Refit, Offshore Rig Repairs, and Heavy Fabrication.

- Responsible for leading quality assurance and quality control functions across ship repair, dry docking, structural modifications, piping, mechanical, and coating activities in compliance with Classification Society Rules and Naval standards.

- Core Project Exposure Naval Refit Projects (Indian Navy vessels) Coast Guard vessels Offshore rig repair & modification projects Shipbuilding (Bulk Carriers, Patrol Vessels) Pressure vessel & heavy fabrication Ship construction & dry dock repair activities Key Responsibilities 1.

- Quality Planning & Documentation - Preparation and implementation of Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) and Inspection Test Plans (ITP).

- Review of contract specifications & class requirements.

- Preparation and closure of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).

- Maintain material traceability & quality dossiers.

- Ship Repair & Dry Dock Inspection Control Stage-wise inspection from docking to sailing.

- Inspection of structural fabrication, steel renewals, tank repairs, piping fabrication & mechanical outfitting.

- Conduct Hydro test, Air pressure test, Hose test, dimensional checks and draft marking verification.

- Welding & NDT Control Development & approval of WPS Process , PQR & Welder Qualification.

- Monitoring weld traceability.

- Supervision of NDT activities (RT & PT - ASNT Level II).

- Liaison with third-party inspectors.

- Class & Client Coordination Interaction with Classification Society Surveyors.

- Handling Naval & Offshore client inspections.

- Closing observations & obtaining release notes.

- Participation in ISO 9001 recertification audits.

- Coating & Surface Inspection Inspection as per approved paint schemes.

- Monitoring blasting standards & DFT checks.

- Surface preparation & corrosion control compliance.

- Team Leadership & Quality Improvement Managing multi-discipline QC teams (Structural, Piping, Mechanical, Painting).

- Training Need Identification & Skill Matrix preparation.

- Implementation of corrective & preventive actions.

- Educational & Technical Credentials Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor (BVQI Certified).

- Certified Welding Inspector.

- ASNT Level-II (RT & PT).

- Jotun Paint School Certified.

- SAP, AutoCAD & MS Office knowledge