Quality Control Manager

One of the leading market leaders in Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB) and structural steel fabrication is seeking an accomplished QC Manager to lead Quality & HSE functions across plant and project operations. This role requires a strategic leader with strong technical depth, audit expertise, and hands-on quality control experience within structural steel fabrication environments..

🔎 Key Responsibilities:

1️⃣ Quality Management System (QMS) Leadership

Review and evaluate QMS at planned intervals to ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 & AISC 207
Define required changes and lead documentation updates for procedures and forms
Develop, maintain and control Quality Manuals
Conduct Management Reviews to ensure system effectiveness
Maintain external certifications (AISC, ABS and other regulatory bodies)
Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and customer requirements
Monitor customer complaints, conduct root cause analysis and oversee corrective actions

2️⃣ HSE Management System Oversight

Review and ensure compliance with ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018
Guide documentation updates for HSE procedures and records
Ensure legal and regulatory HSE compliance

3️⃣ Audit & Compliance Management

Plan and lead internal product, process & procedure audits
Act as Lead Auditor and mentor internal audit teams
Facilitate and approve Inspection & Testing Plans (ITPs) and Quality Plans
Administer corrective action processes and ensure timely closure

4️⃣ Quality Control Operations

Establish and enforce quality control parameters including tolerances, welding parameters, surface profiles, WFT, DFT & workmanship standards
Oversee incoming material inspections, in-process inspections & pre-shipment inspections
Reduce internal and customer rejections through preventive and corrective measures
Identify key processes and lead process mapping, analysis & improvement initiatives
Establish KPIs and performance monitoring systems

5️⃣ Cost of Quality (COQ)

Monitor and report COQ
Drive initiatives to reduce non-conformance and operational inefficiencies

6️⃣ Supplier & Subcontractor Quality Management

Develop and implement supplier and subcontractor evaluation programs
Define external supplier quality requirements in coordination with procurement
Recommend strategies to achieve desired quality performance levels

7️⃣ Leadership & Department Management

Manage departmental operational & financial budgets (as per company authority levels)
Set priorities, assign tasks and enforce company policies
Conduct performance appraisals and develop KRAs/KPIs for team members
Identify training needs and build team capability
Promote teamwork, safety culture and cross-functional collaboration
Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (Manufacturing, Engineering, Materials, Sales, Estimation, Project Management, LPD) and external parties (customers, suppliers, auditors, testing labs, inspection agencies)

🎓 Qualifications & Certifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Postgraduate degree preferred)
Lead Auditor (LRQA/CQI) – Essential
ASNT Level III – Essential
Senior Certified Welding Engineer / Inspector – Essential

💼 Experience:

15+ years total experience, including minimum 7 years in a senior QA/QC leadership role
Extensive experience in structural steel fabrication & corrosion protection
Strong application knowledge of AISC, AWS D1.1 welding codes & ISO standards

💻 Technical & System Skills: