Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced QA/QC & Material Engineer to manage quality assurance and control activities specifically within our central construction materials store and supply chain operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Material Inspection & Testing: Conduct inspections and tests of all incoming materials (e.g., concrete, steel, aggregates, MEP materials) to verify compliance with approved technical specifications, project requirements, and quality standards. Coordinate with third-party laboratories for independent material testing as needed.
- Documentation & Reporting: Prepare, review, and maintain comprehensive QA/QC documentation, including material submittals (MARs), inspection reports (MIRs), test certificates, and non-conformance reports (NCRs). Ensure robust document control and record-keeping procedures are followed.
- Quality Management System (QMS): Implement and monitor the company's QMS procedures in the central store, ensuring adherence to ISO 9001 standards. Assist during internal and external quality audits.
- Supplier & Subcontractor Coordination: Liaise with suppliers, procurement teams, and project engineers to resolve quality-related issues, verify manufacturer certificates, and ensure timely material approvals.
- Storage & Handling: Monitor material handling, storage conditions, and calibration records for all inspection/measurement equipment to prevent damage or non-compliance.
- Corrective Actions: Identify non-conformances, investigate root causes, and recommend and track effective corrective and preventive actions.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a QA/QC or Material Engineer role within the construction industry, ideally with experience in a central store or supply chain setting.
- Knowledge: Strong knowledge of construction materials, testing methodologies, quality standards (ISO 9001), and local building codes/regulations.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in preparing QA/QC plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and method statements.
- Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills.
- Ability to interpret blueprints, technical specifications, and test results.
- Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., MS Office, project management software)
