QA QC Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group
£450 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
WF1, Eastmoor, City and Borough of Wakefield
Summary: The QA QC Engineer role requires an experienced professional with a CSWIP certification and over five years of QAQC experience, specifically in the inspection and quality surveillance of pressure parts in manufacturing and maintenance. The position involves ensuring compliance with project specifications and applicable codes during the manufacturing, installation, and repair processes. The role is based in the UK and requires full availability for a contract starting on April 9th. Candidates must have a strong understanding of industrial boilers and pressure vessels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform inspections of boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, drums, and associated pipework.
- Carry out manufacturing surveillance at vendor workshops, including monitoring fabrication activities against ITPs and project requirements.
- Verify welding activities including fit-up, welding parameters, weld mapping, and compliance with approved WPS/PQRs.
- Confirm welder qualifications and ensure consumables and welding processes meet specification requirements.
- Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and confirm acceptance to relevant standards.
- Verify material traceability including heat numbers, MTRs, and PMI requirements where applicable.
- Witness pressure testing/hydrostatic testing and ensure test preparation and documentation is completed correctly.
- Record inspection results, produce reports, and support compilation of QA/QC documentation and turnover packs.
- Raise quality concerns and NCRs, supporting corrective action implementation and close-out.
- Liaise with contractors, site supervision, and client representatives to ensure quality expectations are met.
Key Skills:
- Minimum 5+ years QA/QC inspection experience in boilers, piping, or heavy industrial environments.
- Strong understanding of pressure part manufacturing and installation practices.
- Ability to interpret drawings, isometrics, weld maps, and technical specifications.
- Working knowledge of applicable standards such as ASME Section I, ASME B31.1/B31.3, EN 12952, or equivalent.
- Strong reporting skills and attention to detail.
- Certifications such as CSWIP 3.1, AWS CWI, or equivalent preferred.
- NDT Level II (UT/MT/PT/RT) advantageous.
- API 510 / 570 desirable.
- Confined Space certification.
- Face Fit Testing certification.
- IOSH Working Safely/Safety Passport.
Salary (Rate): £450/day
City: Wakefield
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Do you hold a CSWIP and 5+ year experience in QAQC roles?
Are you available to for the full month duration of the contract starting 9th April?
Do you have knowledge of industrial boilers / pressure vessels within manufacturing / maintenance experience?
MUST BE LIVING IN UK
DAYS
12 hour shifts
Our client are looking for an experienced QA QC Engineer who will be responsible for carrying out inspection and quality surveillance activities for the manufacturing, installation, and repair of pressure parts. The role focuses on ensuring all pressure boundary works are completed in accordance with project specifications, approved procedures, and applicable codes and standards.
- Perform inspections of boiler pressure parts including membrane walls, superheaters, economisers, headers, drums, and associated pipework.
- Carry out manufacturing surveillance at vendor workshops, including monitoring fabrication activities against ITPs and project requirements.
- Verify welding activities including fit-up, welding parameters, weld mapping, and compliance with approved WPS/PQRs.
- Confirm welder qualifications and ensure consumables and welding processes meet specification requirements.
- Witness and review NDE activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) and confirm acceptance to relevant standards.
- Verify material traceability including heat numbers, MTRs, and PMI requirements where applicable.
- Witness pressure testing/hydrostatic testing and ensure test preparation and documentation is completed correctly.
- Record inspection results, produce reports, and support compilation of QA/QC documentation and turnover packs.
- Raise quality concerns and NCRs, supporting corrective action implementation and close-out.
- Liaise with contractors, site supervision, and client representatives to ensure quality expectations are met.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years QA/QC inspection experience in boilers, piping, or heavy industrial environments.
- Strong understanding of pressure part manufacturing and installation practices.
- Ability to interpret drawings, isometrics, weld maps, and technical specifications.
- Working knowledge of applicable standards such as ASME Section I, ASME B31.1/B31.3, EN 12952, or equivalent.
- Strong reporting skills and attention to detail.
Certifications (Preferred)
- CSWIP 3.1, AWS CWI, or equivalent
- NDT Level II (UT/MT/PT/RT) advantageous
- API 510 / 570 desirable
- Confined Space
- Face Fit Testing
- IOSH Working Safely/ Safety Passport