Quality Control Manager (Asme Pressure Vessel Manufacturing)

Kurtul Makina - Quality Control Manager (Asme Pressure Vessel Manufacturing)

Quality Control Manager (ASME Pressure Vessel Manufacturing)

Location: Tekirdağ / Çorlu

Industry: Heavy Manufacturing / Pressure Vessels / Oil & Gas / EPC

About the Company

A well-established and globally active pressure vessel manufacturer, operating in full compliance with ASME Section VIII Div.1 & Div.2, is seeking a highly experienced Quality Control Manager to lead and strengthen its quality systems, certification processes, and inspection activities.

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The Role

The QC Manager will take full ownership of the company’s quality control system, ensuring compliance with ASME Code requirements, managing audits, leading inspection teams, and acting as the primary interface with Authorized Inspectors and certification bodies.

This is a critical leadership role with direct impact on production quality, certification continuity, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Quality System & Certification

• Manage and maintain ASME Quality Control Manual and related procedures

• Ensure compliance with ASME Section VIII Div.1 / Div.2 requirements

• Lead ASME certification processes (U / U2 Stamp) and renewal activities

• Coordinate with Authorized Inspectors (AI) and Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA)

• Handle audits (ASME, customer, third-party, internal)

Inspection & Production Quality

• Oversee all in-process and final inspections for pressure vessel manufacturing

• Ensure implementation of ITPs (Inspection Test Plans)

• Monitor welding, NDT, heat treatment, and dimensional inspections

• Supervise QC inspectors and shop-floor quality activities

Documentation & Traceability

• Ensure full material traceability (MTCs, HIC reports, certificates)

• Manage quality dossiers / MDR (Manufacturing Data Records)

• Review and approve technical quality documentation

Non-Conformance & Improvement

• Lead NCR (Non-Conformance Report) processes

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Improve quality KPIs and reduce rework

Customer & Supplier Interface

• Act as the main contact for client inspections and approvals

• Evaluate and monitor supplier quality performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field

• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in pressure vessel manufacturing

• Strong hands-on experience with ASME Section VIII Div.1 / Div.2

• Proven experience managing ASME U / U2 Stamp certification

• Deep knowledge of:

o Welding processes & WPS/PQR qualifications

o NDT methods (RT, UT, MT, PT)

o Material standards (SA/A105, SA516, etc.)

• Experience working with Authorized Inspectors (AI)

• Fluent in English (written & spoken)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in international projects (Oil & Gas / Petrochemical)

• Familiarity with PED / EN standards is a plus

• Strong leadership and team management skills