Head of Quality Control

Job Summary The Head – Quality Control will lead the complete quality control functions at Ultimate Alloys, ensuring delivery of high-integrity steel castings meeting stringent customer and international standards. The role is responsible for quality planning, inspection systems, customer compliance, NDT coordination, root cause analysis, audit management, and continuous quality improvement across foundry. The candidate should possess strong exposure in steel foundry operations, especially in critical castings for oil & gas, refinery, pump, valve, and EPC customers. Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Leadership Lead and manage the entire QC department including inspectors, NDT personnel and lab technicians. Develop robust quality systems aligned with customer and international requirements. Drive a proactive quality culture across melting, molding, pouring, heat treatment, fettling, welding, machining, and final inspection stages. Monitor and improve quality KPIs including rejection, rework, COPQ, customer complaints, and OTD quality clearance. Customer & Project Quality Management Handle customer quality requirements for critical projects and export orders. Coordinate with customers, third-party inspection agencies, and consultants during inspections. Ensure compliance with: ASTM / ASME / API standards NORSOK requirements PED requirements ADNOC and major oil & gas customer specifications Review and approve: ITPs QAPs Quality dossiers NDT reports Material test certificates Inspection & Testing Control Oversee: Incoming material inspection In-process inspection Final dimensional inspection Radiography (RT) Ultrasonic Testing (UT) MPI / DPI Ensure effective stage-wise inspection and traceability systems. Ensure calibration and maintenance of all measuring and testing instruments. Metallurgical & Process Quality Control Monitor process quality during: Melting Pouring Heat treatment Weld repair Machining Lead defect analysis and corrective actions for: Shrinkage Porosity Sand inclusion Cracks Weld defects Dimensional deviations Coordinate with production and planning teams to prevent repeat failures. Audit & System Management Maintain ISO quality management systems and customer approvals. Lead: Customer audits Process audits System audits Third-party audits Ensure documentation and traceability compliance throughout the manufacturing cycle. Continuous Improvement Implement Lean and Six Sigma initiatives for rejection reduction. Improve First Pass Yield (FPY) and reduce rework. Drive preventive actions and process capability improvements. Establish lessons-learned systems for critical projects. Desired Candidate ProfileQualification B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering. Experience 8+ years of experience in steel foundry quality control. Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role. Strong experience in: Carbon steel castings Stainless steel castings Alloy steel castings Duplex / Super Duplex grades Critical pressure-containing castings Technical Competencies Strong knowledge of: ASTM / ASME / API standards Radiographic interpretation NDT methods Welding quality requirements Familiarity with ERP and quality documentation systems. Ability to interpret customer specifications and critical technical requirements. Behavioral Competencies Strong leadership capability Customer-focused mindset Excellent problem-solving skills High accountability and ownership Strong communication and coordination skills Ability to work under project pressure and tight delivery schedules Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Customer rejection rate Internal rejection % Rework reduction Audit compliance score CAPA effectiveness On-time quality clearance COPQ reduction Customer satisfaction index Preferred Industry Background Candidates from: Steel foundries Pump & valve casting manufacturers Oil & gas component manufacturers Heavy engineering foundries will be preferred.