QA/QC Engineer

Role: QA/QC Engineer
Location: Paris, France
Start date: January 2025
Duration: 12 months
Status: residential

The QA/QC Engineer will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the QA and QC activities of contracts that could be necessary during the Life of Project and FEED activities up to the close out.

ACTIVITIES
Compliance and Conduct:

• Demonstrate exemplary behaviour regarding the Company's "Code of Conduct" and HSSE rules and regulations.
• Implement HSE rules and requirements within your area of responsibility.
• Comply with HSSE training requirements for the position.
• Stay informed about Company rules, specifications, and procedures related to QA/QC

Quality Management:

• Support and enforce the Project Quality Management System.
• Promote the Project Quality Policy and Objectives.
• Ensure that Contractor Quality activities are planned and performed in accordance with Project requirements and the Criticality Assessment/Surveillance Plan.

Surveillance and Monitoring:

• Define and develop a Package Quality Surveillance program covering Contractors and Suppliers in coordination with concerned Package Managers, Vendor Inspection Coordinator, and Work Package leaders.
• Monitor the performance of Contractors, Suppliers, and Vendors' QC activities.
• Prepare the Surveillance services orders and manage the inspection services contract for the packages.
• Ensure that 3rd party surveillance activities are satisfactorily considered.

Audits and Reviews:

• Witness Quality Audits performed by the Contractor on their Suppliers.
• Issue/review associated audit reports and follow up on the implementation of relevant Corrective Action Plans.
• Apply or ensure the application of the Due Diligence procedure.
• Review Contractor's and Supplier's QA/QC Organization to verify its adequacy and effectiveness in addressing all quality issues.
• Ensure that certification requirements are fully implemented.

Coordination and Communication:

• Interface with Certifying Authorities for Contractor/Supplier assessment of conformity.
• Participate in meetings with subcontractors and vendors, specifically reminding them of the Contractual commitments and Company expectations regarding Quality.
• Review and approve the Contractor's Quality Control plans and Inspection and Test Plans.
• Mark up Inspection and Test plans with Company surveillance points, with a specific focus on Hold points.

 Issue Resolution:

• Analyze and resolve issues and problems highlighted during the quality surveillance/QC activities.
• Review and assess the Contractor Non-Conformance reports (NCRs) and dispositions.
• Ensure proper root cause analysis of Contractor quality failures is undertaken, conclusions are reached, and corrective actions are implemented.
• Follow up and track the Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and NCRs.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain the Package Quality indicators (KPI's).
• Populate the QC reporting system to enable reactivity in the management of QC issues.
• Maintain the Package Quality records and monitoring registers.
• Raise weekly and monthly status reports to the Package Manager on quality activities.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
•Qualification: Recognized Engineering diploma in Quality Assurance Management
•Vocational qualifications: IRCA QMS ISO 9001:2015 Auditor/Lead Auditor
•Languages: English mandatory
•Professional Experience: 10-15 years
•Experience in similar position: 5-10 years

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.