Key ResponsibilitiesInspection Activities

- Perform incoming, in-process, stage, fit-up, and final inspection of fabricated, machined, and assembled components.
- Conduct dimensional inspection using precision measuring instruments as per engineering drawings and GD&T; requirements.
- Verify welding quality, weld fit-up, and fabrication workmanship as per approved drawings and applicable standards.
- Inspect painting and surface preparation activities, including coating thickness measurement.
- Review material traceability, raw material test certificates, and inspection records.
- Witness hydrostatic, pneumatic, leak, vacuum, and functional tests wherever applicable.
- Raise and monitor NCRs, quality observations, and ensure timely closure.

Supplier Quality & Development

- Conduct supplier inspections and witness inspections at vendor premises.
- Support supplier development activities by identifying recurring quality issues and driving corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor supplier quality performance and participate in supplier evaluation and improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with suppliers, production, purchase, and design teams for quality issue resolution.

Documentation & Quality Systems

- Prepare inspection reports, JIRs, NCRs, inspection checklists, and quality records.
- Review engineering drawings, GA drawings, fabrication drawings, BOMs, and inspection plans.
- Ensure compliance with QMS procedures, inspection plans (QAP/ITP), and customer requirements.
- Participate in internal audits, CAPA implementation, and continual improvement activities.





Technical Knowledge Required

- Pressure vessel fabrication and inspection.
- Welding inspection and weld quality evaluation.
- NDT methods (VT mandatory; knowledge of PT, MT, UT, and RT preferred).
- GD&T; (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
- Engineering drawing interpretation and ballooning.
- Machining component inspection.
- Fit-up inspection, stage inspection, and final inspection.
- Painting inspection and coating thickness measurement.
- QC tools
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.

Standards Exposure (Preferred)

- ASME Section VIII
- ASME Section IX
- ASTM Standards
- AWS Welding Standards
- ISO 9001:2015
- EN / IS Standards (where applicable)

Skills Required

- Excellent engineering drawing interpretation skills.
- Hands-on experience with Vernier Callipers, Micrometres, Height Gauges, Bore Gauges, Dial Indicators, Bevel Protractors, and other inspection instruments.
- Valuable analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Experience

- Experience in vacuum furnaces, vacuum systems, or vacuum equipment manufacturing will be an added advantage.

Additional Requirements

- Willingness to work in rotational shifts based on production and project requirements.
- Willingness to travel for supplier inspections.

Key Competencies

- Quality orientation
- Attention to detail
- Technical aptitude
- Problem-solving ability
- Teamwork and coordination
- Time management
- Integrity and accountability

📌 Quality Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 BLACKHARDSTONE PRIVATE
📍 Bengaluru