Quality Control (QC) Inspector
Oil & Gas experience preferred
TME is looking to hire a qualified Quality Control (QC) Inspector. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and autonomous professional to ensure that all products and services meet customer specifications, industry standards, and company quality requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with production, engineering, and operations to maintain the highest level of quality throughout the manufacturing and repair process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on manufactured and repaired components.
- Review work orders, engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements before inspection.
- Perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring instruments such as outside and inside micrometers, bore gauges, vernier calipers, height gauges, depth gauges, dial indicators, thread gauges, and other inspection equipment.
- Carry out visual inspections of overlay welded, newly machined, and repaired components.
- Verify dimensions, tolerances, surface finish, concentricity, runout, and geometric requirements according to drawings and customer specifications.
- Inspect standard and premium thread connections and ensure compliance with applicable standards and customer requirements.
- Prepare and send to customers inspection reports, dimensional reports, and quality documentation.
- Verify material traceability and ensure all manufacturing records are complete and accurate.
- Raise and follow up on Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Coordinate/Perform NDT activities (PT/LPT, MT/MPI, UT, RT) with qualified personnel or approved subcontractors when required.
- Support customer, supplier, and ISO 9001 audits.
- Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing processes.
- Maintain safe operations by adhering to company HSE policies and procedures.
- Previous experience in Quality Control within the manufacturing, machining, welding, or Oil & Gas industry.
- Excellent dimensional inspection skills, including extensive experience using outside and inside measuring instruments.
- Turning and milling background, with a solid understanding of machining processes, tolerances, and surface finishes.
- Good knowledge of standard thread connections (API, UNC/UNF, Metric, etc.) and experience inspecting threaded components.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications with confidence.
- Strong understanding of quality inspection techniques and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and general PC applications.
- Strong written and spoken English, with the ability to prepare clear and professional inspection reports.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
- Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple inspection tasks.
- Mechanical Engineering degree or diploma is a strong advantage.
- Previous Quality Assurance (QA) experience and familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Experience in Oil & Gas manufacturing, repair, overlay welding welding, machining, or hardfacing.
- NDT certification or practical experience, particularly Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT/LPT) and Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT/MPI), is a strong advantage.
- Knowledge of additional NDT methods (UT, RT) is considered an asset.
- CSWIP 3.1, AWS CWI, ASNT Level II, or other quality-related certifications are considered an advantage.
Application Question(s)
- Are you located in the UAE?
- CNC: 5 years (Preferred)