Location - Mumbai

Duration - Approximately 18 Months

Mobilization - From 1 July 2026 onwards

Work Location - Office-based assignment only (No shop/site visits expected)

Qualification & Experience - BE- Mechanical with 12+ Years Ex. & Diploma Mechanical with 15+ Years Ex.

Technical Certifications -

1. NDT Level II (VT, PT, MT, UT, RT) - Mandatory

2. CSWIP / AWS Certified Welding Inspector (Preferred)

3. Painting and Coating Inspection Certification (Preferred)

Codes & Standards Knowledge -

Solid working knowledge of applicable international standards and specifications including - ASME, API, ASTM, BS, IS & Other relevant industry codes and standards

Client Specifications and Project Quality Requirements

Manufacturing Processes and Quality Control Systems

Industry Experience

Candidates must possess extensive experience in:

EPCM, PMC, EPC, LSTK Projects

Engineering Consulting Organizations

Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, Chemical, Fertilizer and Industrial Projects

Third Party Inspection Agencies (TPIA)

Fabrication Yards and Manufacturing Facilities

Procurement Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Surveillance Programs

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS)

Develop and implement Supplier Quality Surveillance Plans (SQSP).

Prepare and review Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), Quality Control Plans (QCP), and Manufacturing Quality Plans (MQP).

Establish risk-based surveillance strategies for critical equipment and bulk materials.

Define inspection levels, witness points, hold points and review points based on project requirements.

Monitor supplier compliance with contractual, technical and quality requirements.

Perform supplier quality surveillance throughout the procurement cycle from purchase order award to final delivery.

Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities, quality systems and production readiness.

Participate in supplier qualification, pre-award audits and supplier capability assessments.

Conduct supplier kick-off meetings and quality alignment meetings.

Monitor supplier performance against quality KPIs and project milestones.





Identify quality risks and develop mitigation plans for critical equipment packages.

Review supplier quality documentation and ensure compliance with project specifications.

Track quality issues, corrective actions and closure status.

Procurement Quality Assurance

Review technical bid evaluations from a quality perspective.

Support procurement teams during supplier selection and technical clarifications.

Review supplier manufacturing procedures, welding procedures and quality control procedures.

Verify compliance of procurement documents with project quality requirements.

Participate in procurement quality planning activities.

Source Inspection & Manufacturing Surveillance

Coordinate source inspection activities with suppliers, TPI agencies, clients and project teams.

Ensure inspections are performed by qualified and competent inspectors.

Review inspection reports and manufacturing records.

Monitor fabrication, welding, heat treatment, machining, coating and assembly activities.

Verify implementation of approved manufacturing procedures.

Review NDT reports and inspection results.

Ensure traceability of materials throughout manufacturing stages.

Monitor production progress and manufacturing quality performance.

Material Quality Management

Review Material Test Certificates (MTCs), Certificates of Compliance and laboratory test reports.

Verify compliance of materials with purchase specifications and applicable codes.

Ensure proper material identification and traceability systems.

Review PMI, hardness testing, mechanical testing and chemical analysis reports.

Non-Conformance & Corrective Action Management

Review,



assess and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).

Evaluate root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.

Ensure timely closure of NCRs and quality deviations.

Escalate critical quality concerns to project management.

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) & Final Release

Coordinate and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).

Review FAT procedures and test records.

Ensure closure of punch points before shipment release.

Recommend release of equipment based on satisfactory completion of inspections and testing.

Supplier Performance Management

Conduct supplier performance evaluations and scorecard assessments.

Analyze supplier quality trends and recurring quality issues.

Monitor supplier quality KPIs, rejection rates and NCR statistics.

Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Prepare periodic supplier quality surveillance reports for project management and clients.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain surveillance registers, inspection logs and quality records.

Review and distribute inspection reports and surveillance reports.

Verify inspection man-hours, TPI timesheets and invoices.

Prepare weekly and monthly quality surveillance status reports.

Provide management with quality metrics, surveillance findings and risk assessments.

Desired Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should have proven experience in:

Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS)

Procurement Quality Assurance (PQA)

Manufacturing Quality Surveillance

Vendor Quality Management

Source Inspection Coordination

Supplier Audits & Assessments

FAT Coordination & Witnessing

NCR Management & Root Cause Analysis

Quality Risk Assessment

EPC/PMC Project Execution Environment

Please share your below all details without fail for further process.1. Updated CV as per the above JD (Mandatory)2. Valid technical certificates3. Valid Degree/Diploma certificates4. Current Salary5. Expected Salary (All Inclusive)6. Notice period / Availability for joining (After shortlisted the interivew)

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Engineer (India)
🏢 STEM Group
📍 India