Job Description

John Cockerill, enablers of opportunities

Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of its time: facilitating access to low carbon energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security and installing essential infrastructures.

Its offer to businesses, governments and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defence, industry, the environment, transports, and infrastructures. With more than 8,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of € 1.417 billion in 2024 in 28 countries, on 5 continents.

Location - Taloja

Quality Inspector – Heavy Fabrication & Machining Items

Job Purpose

• Ensure timely, accurate, and thorough inspection of heavy fabricated and machined components.
• Coordinate and execute inspection activities in-house and at supplier/vendor locations, ensuring compliance with approved standards, drawings, and quality plans.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• Conduct inspections using calibrated measuring and testing instruments.
• Prepare and submit accurate inspection reports within defined timelines.
• Maintain effective coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to quality procedures and standards.
• Continuously upgrade technical and professional competencies.

Core Responsibilities

• Interpret and verify components against engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerances.
• Understand and implement Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITP).
• Perform raw material inspection, including review of MTCs and coordination of NDT activities.
• Carry out in‑process and final inspections at vendor premises.
• Execute inspections in heavy fabrication and machine shop environments.
• Possess sound knowledge of machining operations (turning, milling, boring, drilling, grinding, etc.).
• Conduct assembly inspections and ensure dimensional and functional conformity.
• Ensure proper use and handling of precision measuring instruments.
• Continuously update technical knowledge related to inspection methods, standards, and best practices.

Compliance & Standards

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management System
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System
• ISO 18001 / ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety

Decision-Making Authority

• Authorized to take self-inspection decisions within approved quality procedures and defined scope.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 8 to 10 years of hands-on experience in inspection of heavy fabrication and critical machined components.
• NDT Level -II certification in PT, MT, UT, RT.
• Strong experience in machining and assembly inspections.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness and ability to work in shop floor conditions.
• Knowledge of SAP / ERP systems is preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Proficient in use of precision measuring instruments:
• Vernier callipers, micrometres, bore gauges, height gauges, dial indicators, slip gauges, etc.
• Strong understanding of:
• Machining processes
• Fabrication and welding
• Assembly and fit‑up inspections
• Painting processes

Other Competencies

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic presentation and reporting skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to coordinate effectively with production, vendors, and inspection agencies.

John Cockerill offers you career and development opportunities within its various sectors in a friendly working environment.
Do you want to work for an innovative company that will allow you to take up technical challenges on a daily basis?
We look forward to receiving your application and to meeting you!

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