QA​/QC Engineer; Supplier QA​/QC - Piping & Mechanical

Job Title

Supplier QA/QC Engineer (Piping & Mechanical)

Qatar (vendor/manufacturer and site-based)

Long-term project assignment

An international engineering and construction organisation delivering large-scale process plant, oil and gas, and petrochemical projects. The company manages complex greenfield and brownfield developments, providing exposure to multidisciplinary teams and challenging project environments.

The Supplier QA/QC Engineer (Piping & Mechanical) is responsible for overseeing QA/QC activities at vendor and manufacturer locations for piping, mechanical, and rotating equipment. The role includes vendor inspections, document review, compliance checks, and supervision of QA/QC teams to ensure project quality requirements are met.

• Support vendors and contractors in finalising vendor document requirement listings and submission schedules in line with manufacturing, inspection, and testing programmes
• Review and approve QMS, engineering, and vendor quality documents; conduct process and technical compliance checks and audits
• Identify deviations to project technical requirements and preferred manufacturers list
• Participate in criticality rating assessments and define quality intervention levels and material certification requirements
• Coordinate with discipline engineers on approval of vendor quality documents and third-party inspectors for FAT/functional testing
• Ensure compliance with project supplier QA/QC requirements, including engagement of qualified personnel and calibrated inspection/test equipment at vendor/manufacturer sites
• Coordinate and attend pre-inspection meetings, vendor qualification audits, inspections, and weekly QA/QC meetings
• Review and monitor contractor and third-party inspection reports; identify non-conformances and direct corrective and preventive actions
• Initiate and follow up on NCRs, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and ensure timely close-out
• Review and monitor MRB, material test certificates, and inspection/test records for traceability and compliance
• Maintain systems and processes for tracking vendor QA/QC documentation, inspection notifications, reports, and manufacturing/test status
• Monitor KPIs, vendor/manufacturer performance, and QA/QC team performance; provide guidance and reporting to functional supervision
• Ensure adherence to project safety requirements and promote safe working practices

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from a recognised institution
• IRCA Certified QMS Lead Auditor
• Welding Inspector / Engineer, Painting Inspector, NDT Level-2/3, API certifications, or equivalent international qualifications
• Professional memberships or certifications with recognised institutions (MCQI-CQP, ASQ-CMQ&OE) are desirable
• Extensive experience in supplier QA/QC for major process plants including refineries, LNG/NGL plants, petrochemical complexes, or similar
• Experience coordinating inspection/testing activities at vendor/manufacturer sites in oil and gas projects; GCC experience is desirable
• Strong working knowledge of QA/QC requirements for piping, mechanical, static and rotating equipment, and associated materials
• Hands-on experience with preparation, review, and approval of procurement/vendor/manufacturer QA documentation including purchase specifications, ITRs, material review boards, inspection reports, welding, NDT, HT, painting, and FAT procedures
• Familiarity with international codes and standards including ASME, API, ISO, ASTM, TEMA, BS EN, NACE, MESC specifications, and equivalent
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams and communicate with vendors, contractors, third-party inspectors, and end users