Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer (NDE)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Job Type: Permanent

Overview:

An international offshore engineering client is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer with a strong background in Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) to join their quality assurance team in Kuala Lumpur. This is a technically demanding role focused on supporting fabrication projects, NDE techniques, and quality audits across a portfolio of offshore EPC developments.

The role offers an opportunity to contribute to advanced offshore fabrication work-particularly within FPSO or similar systems-and to work alongside experienced global teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Standards & Procedures

• Develop and review QA standards and process documents for internal use and affiliated partners.
• Approve supplier and subcontractor QA procedures.
• Conduct gap analysis between current QA practices and client-specific requirements.

Project & Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with project teams, classification societies, and client reps.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to site-based QA/NDE teams.

Audits, Inspections & Technical Review

• Perform project audits and assessments; identify, document, and support resolution of non-conformances.
• Witness and validate NDE procedure demonstrations (PAUT, RT, UT, etc.).
• Review and approve NDE documentation, scan plans, and technique sheets.
• Evaluate technical queries (TQs) and design deviations (DDNs) from suppliers and subcontractors.

Certification & Records

• Review and verify NDE personnel certifications and equipment records.
• Validate supplier/subcontractor technical qualifications.

Technique Development & RCA

• Assist in the development of new NDE methods and techniques.
• Conduct or participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and advise on resolutions in collaboration with project teams.
• Use historical lessons learned to update internal quality specifications.

Monitoring & Surveillance

• Define and track NDE-related KPIs.
• Monitor subcontractor progress and suggest solutions for backlog clearance.
• Implement and oversee NDE personnel verification and surveillance during fabrication.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (degree preferred).
• 5-7 years of experience in quality/NDE roles within the offshore or FPSO sectors.
• Proficient in UT and advanced NDE methods; strong radiographic film interpretation skills.
• Knowledgeable in QA/QC practices and relevant classification codes.

Certifications (Required or Preferred):

• ASNT Level III (or equivalent) in multiple methods
• PCN PAUT/TOFD Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent)