JOB DESCRIPTION
The Quality Responsible Engineer (QRE) is accountable for ensuring end-to-end quality assurance and quality control across assigned critical equipment packages for an FPU project. The role ensures that package quality requirements are clearly defined, embedded into procurement and execution, verified through surveillance and testing, and delivered with complete, accurate documentation (Manufacturing Record Book / Dossier) to meet client specifications, applicable codes/standards, and project quality objectives.
This position is a key integrator between engineering requirements, vendor manufacturing, inspection/testing, and final handover, ensuring right-first-time delivery, minimal rework, and robust closure of quality issues.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
1) Package Quality Planning & Requirements (Early Engagement)
- Review MR / PR / Datasheets / client specifications and translate requirements
into Supplier Quality Plans (SQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and
surveillance strategies.
- Confirm package quality requirements are contractually captured in RFQ / PO /
T&Cs, including:
o Applicable codes/standards (API/ASME/IEC/ISO/NACE, etc.)
o Hold/Witness points, FAT/SAT requirements, calibration, traceability
o Documentation requirements and dossier format (MRB / MDR)
- Lead quality risk assessments for each package (criticality ranking, special
processes, long-lead risk, supply chain complexity) and implement mitigation
plans.
2) Supplier Quality Management & Vendor Surveillance
- Act as the focal point for supplier quality performance and ensure vendors
implement robust QA/QC systems.
- Perform/coordinate:
o Vendor qualification / capability audits (as required)
o Pre-production meetings to align on ITP, manufacturing sequence, special
processes, and acceptance criteria
o In-process surveillance (remote or on-site), including sub-vendor controls
- Ensure special processes are qualified and controlled (e.g., welding, NDE,
coating/painting, heat treatment, rubber lining, electrical testing, etc.).
3) Inspection, Testing, FAT Readiness & Execution
- Manage the inspection program across fabrication/manufacturing stages:
o Raw material verification and MTC/traceability
o Dimensional checks, functional tests, pressure tests, NDE, coating DFT
o Electrical/instrument tests (IR, continuity, loop checks where applicable)
- Coordinate and support FAT planning and execution:
o FAT procedure review, acceptance criteria, punch management, retest