JOB DESCRIPTIONLead Quality Control Engineer

Department: Quality Control / Quality Assurance
Position: Lead Quality Control Engineer
Location: Project Site / Plant
Employment Type: Full time
Reporting To: Project Manager / Plant Head / Head – Quality

1. Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Lead Quality Control Engineer to lead and manage quality control activities across the project/plant. The candidate will be responsible for establishing quality standards, inspection procedures, testing, documentation, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement.

The role requires close coordination with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Production, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, vendors, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure that all works and materials comply with approved drawings, specifications, applicable standards, and project requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage day-to-day Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities at the project/plant.
- Develop and implement the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Review approved drawings, technical specifications, BOQs, method statements, and quality requirements.
- Establish inspection and testing procedures for incoming materials, construction activities, machinery, and finished work.
- Conduct inspections at various stages of project execution.
- Ensure that materials received at site comply with approved specifications and purchase orders.
- Coordinate with third-party laboratories and testing agencies for required testing.




- Monitor quality of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping, equipment installation, and finishing works as applicable.
- Verify test reports, inspection reports, calibration certificates, material test certificates, and other quality documentation.
- Identify Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
- Conduct root-cause analysis for recurring quality issues.
- Ensure timely closure of NCRs, observations, punch points, and quality-related comments.
- Maintain complete quality records and inspection documentation.
- Coordinate with consultants, clients, vendors, and subcontractors during inspections and audits.
- Conduct internal quality audits and support external/client audits.
- Monitor quality performance through appropriate KPIs and reporting systems.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports.
- Ensure that approved materials and construction methodologies are followed at site.
- Monitor calibration status of testing and measuring equipment.
- Train site personnel and subcontractors on quality requirements and inspection procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement and reduction of rework, defects, material wastage,



and quality-related delays.

3. E-Waste Recycling Plant / Industrial Plant Responsibilities

For an E-Waste Recycling Plant, the Lead Quality Control Engineer will additionally:

- Establish quality inspection procedures for plant machinery and processing equipment.
- Inspect incoming machinery, components, electrical panels, conveyors, shredders, separators, and other equipment.
- Coordinate quality inspections during machinery installation and commissioning.
- Verify equipment specifications against approved technical documents and purchase orders.
- Monitor fabrication, structural works, piping, electrical installation, and mechanical erection quality.
- Coordinate with OEMs and machinery suppliers for quality issues.
- Maintain equipment inspection and commissioning records.
- Support quality checks during plant trial runs and performance testing.
- Monitor quality of recycled material/process outputs against defined technical requirements.
- Identify process-related quality deviations and coordinate corrective actions.
- Support development of SOPs, inspection checklists, and quality-control procedures for plant operations.

4. Documentation & Reporting

The candidate will be responsible for maintaining:

- Project Quality Plan (PQP)
- Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
- Method Statements
- Material Inspection Reports (MIR)
- Request for Inspection (RFI)
- Material Test Certificates (MTC)

Pay: ₹9,803.84 - ₹43,528.35 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Control Engineer (India)
🏢 Archcon Infrastructure India Private
📍 India