Quality Control Engineer

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Department: Quality Division

About Zeeco:

Zeeco is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced combustion and pollution control technologies for the petroleum, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and allied process industries. Our product portfolio includes ultra-low emission burners, gas and liquid flaring systems, thermal oxidizers, vapor recovery systems, and hazardous waste incineration solutions.

Headquartered near Tulsa, Oklahoma (USA), Zeeco operates one of the industry's largest combustion research and testing centers alongside a 66,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility. With operations across the United States, United Kingdom, South Korea, India, Saudi Arabia, Japan, and other global locations, Zeeco delivers innovative engineering solutions worldwide.

At Zeeco, we foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence, empowering our employees to challenge conventional thinking and create lasting value.

Position Overview:

Zeeco India is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Engineer with 3 to 6 years of experience in the fabrication and inspection of pressure vessels, process equipment, structural steel, piping, and skid-mounted systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable codes, client specifications, and Zeeco's Quality Management System throughout all stages of manufacturing.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of fabrication processes, welding, metallurgy, inspection techniques, documentation, and quality assurance practices, along with the ability to coordinate effectively with engineering, production, procurement, clients, third-party inspection agencies, and certification bodies.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance & Inspection:

• Ensure compliance with ASME, ASTM, EN, ISO, IS, IBR, client specifications, and internal Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Perform quality inspections across all manufacturing stages, including raw material receipt, fabrication, fit-up, welding, NDT, heat treatment, pressure testing, final visual & dimensional inspection, surface preparation, painting, packing, and preservation.
• Coordinate Kick-off Meetings (KOM), Pre-Inspection Meetings (PIM), and inspection activities with Clients, Third-Party Inspection Agencies (TPIA), Authorized Inspectors (AI), consultants, and suppliers.
Quality Documentation:
• Prepare, review, and maintain ITPs, QAPs, Weld Maps, WPS/PQR, Welder Qualifications (WPQ), NDE, Heat Treatment, Pressure Test, PMI/Ferrite Testing, Surface Preparation & Painting, Packing & Preservation procedures, along with inspection reports, test records, and quality documentation.
Engineering & Material Control:
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, material specifications, and project requirements to ensure compliance with applicable codes and latest revisions.
• Prepare Technical Delivery Conditions (TDCs) and coordinate raw material inspections, MTC verification, traceability, supplier quality activities, and Inspection Release Notes (IRNs).
Welding, Metallurgy & NDT:
• Review and implement WPS/PQR, verify welder qualifications, monitor welding parameters, and ensure compliance with essential, non-essential, and supplementary essential variables.
• Possess sound knowledge of Carbon Steel, Low Alloy Steel, Austenitic Stainless Steel, material selection, and sensitization.
• Coordinate and review VT, PT, MT, RT, UT, PMI, and Ferrite Testing, ensuring compliance with project specifications and acceptance criteria.
Heat Treatment, Pressure Testing & Surface Protection:
• Monitor PWHT, stress relieving, normalizing, annealing, and other heat treatment processes, selecting appropriate methods based on material and code requirements.
• Coordinate hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing, ensuring compliance with approved procedures.
• Inspect surface preparation, blasting, pickling & passivation, industrial painting systems, DFT measurements, packing, preservation, and export shipment requirements.
Quality Management & Continuous Improvement:
• Manage NCRs, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA), customer complaints, and continual improvement initiatives.
• Develop and update SOPs, QC procedures, and maintain compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS).
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Project Management, Clients, Suppliers, and Inspection Agencies to resolve quality issues, maintain documentation, and ensure timely project execution.

Knowledge & Technical Competencies:

The ideal candidate should possess sound knowledge of:

• Pressure Vessel fabrication
• Structural fabrication
• Welding processes and inspection
• Manufacturing stages of process equipment
• Raw material control and traceability
• Quality documentation and inspection records
• Welding Procedure Qualification & Welder Qualification
• Metallurgy of Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, and Stainless Steel
• Heat Treatment processes
• NDT methods and acceptance criteria
• Pressure Testing requirements
• PMI & Ferrite Testing
• Surface Preparation, Pickling & Passivation
• Industrial Painting Systems
• Packing & Preservation techniques
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)
• Interpretation of engineering drawings and fabrication documents

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering
• 3–6 years of experience in Quality Control within fabrication, pressure vessels, process equipment, heavy engineering, EPC, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or manufacturing industries.
• Certifications such as CSWIP, AWS-CWI, NDT Level II, or Lead Auditor (ISO 9001) will be an added advantage.

Preferred Industry Experience:

Candidates from the following industries will be preferred:

• Oil & Gas
• Petrochemical
• Chemical
• EPC
• Pressure Vessel Manufacturing
• Heat Exchangers
• Boilers
• Fired Heaters
• Process Equipment
• Heavy Fabrication