Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager – QA/QC to lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control function across shipbuilding, ship repair, dry-docking, marine fabrication, and engineering projects.

The role will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the QMS, ensuring compliance with Class Society requirements, client specifications, applicable codes and standards, and leading multidisciplinary QA/QC teams. Senior shipyard QA/QC roles typically include responsibility for QAP/ITP, welding and NDT control, audits, NCR/CAPA, calibration, documentation, and Class/Client coordination.

Key Responsibilities

1. QA/QC Leadership
- Lead and manage the complete QA/QC department.
- Supervise QA/QC Engineers, Inspectors, Welding Inspectors and NDT personnel.
- Establish quality objectives, KPIs and performance standards.
- Ensure QA/QC maintains appropriate independence from production functions.

2. Quality Management System
- Develop, implement and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).




- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and applicable marine/shipbuilding standards.
- Prepare and review Quality Manuals, SOPs, procedures and work instructions.
- Conduct internal audits and coordinate external/customer audits.
- Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives.

3. Project Quality Planning
- Prepare and review Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) and inspection procedures.
- Review project specifications, drawings, contracts and Class requirements.
- Establish inspection stages, hold points and acceptance criteria.
- Ensure proper quality documentation from material receipt through final delivery.

4. Welding & Fabrication Quality
- Control welding activities in accordance with approved WPS/PQR/WPQ.
- Monitor welder qualifications and welding performance.
- Supervise structural fabrication, hull welding, piping and outfitting inspections.
- Monitor weld repair rates and implement corrective measures.
- Ensure weld

📌 Senior Manager (Kochi)
🏢 Sea blue shipyard Ltd,Vypin
📍 Kochi