Position Summary:
The Country QA / QC Lead is the primary quality authority on the ground in India for the semiconductor fab EPC project.
The role spans all project phases - procurement, off-site fabrication, on-site installation, and commissioning - and is responsible for executing the project QA / QC program under the direction of the Company Quality Manager based in Israel.
This is a senior field role requiring strong technical judgment, team leadership, and direct engagement with suppliers, subcontractors, and the site construction team.
Scope of Delivery Covered The Country QA / QC Lead is responsible for quality oversight across the full mechanical scope, including: Exhaust ductwork - FRP, Galvanized Steel, and Stainless Steel Wet and dry scrubbers Regenerative Catalytic Thermal Oxidizers (RCTO) Exhaust fans and associated mechanical equipment ASME B31.3 piping - metallic and non-metallic High-purity piping systems (electropolished SS, PVDF, and similar) Non-high-purity piping systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Phase Review and approve supplier/subcontractor.
Quality Plans, ITPs, and WPS/PQRs prior to fabrication start Conduct or coordinate vendor qualification visits to local and regional fabricators. Verify material certifications, mill certs, and traceability records against project specifications.
Track and manage supplier documentation submittals and RFI/NCR responses.
Coordinate with the Company Quality Manager on vendor approval status and risk items Off-Site Fabrication Witness fabrication.
Hold Points per ITP at supplier shops in India.
Monitor welding inspectors for correct inspection of welds, joints, surface finishes, and dimensional compliance for ductwork and piping spools. Enforce cleanliness and contamination control protocols for high-purity components Issue, track, and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) at fabrication facilities.
Verify packing, preservation, and transportation requirements for sensitive items.
On-Site Installation Supervise and coordinate all in-country inspectors (welding, mechanical, leak testing, clean room).
Witness installation hold points - fit-up, weld inspection, pressure/leak testing, torque verification.
Monitor compliance with ASME B31.3 requirements for both metallic and non-metallic piping.
Enforce high-purity installation protocols including flushing, purging, and contamination prevention Manage the site NCR log, punch lists, and corrective action follow-up.
Review and approve field weld documentation, TEST records, and redline markups.
Commissioning Support Verify final documentation packages (MDRs) are complete and signed off.
Support handover activities and client quality acceptance.
Reporting and Administration Issue weekly quality status reports to the Company Quality Manager.
Maintain the site QA / QC register, ITP status tracker, and document control log.
Coordinate with the on-site Admin/Documentation Controller for document flow.
Attend site coordination meetings and represent quality on construction progress calls.
Requirements: Qualifications & Experience:
Required Minimum 5 years of QA / QC experience in power/process plant construction (chemical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or similar). Demonstrated experience with ASME B31.3 piping - both metallic and non-metallic systems.
Experience with FRP, galvanized, and stainless steel ductwork fabrication and installation.
Proven ability to manage a team of inspectors across multiple work fronts.
Experience conducting source inspections at off-site fabrication shops. Proficiency in ITP preparation, NCR management, and quality documentation.
Preferred Experience on semiconductor fab or cleanroom construction projects.
Familiarity with high-purity piping systems (electropolished SS, PVDF, orbital welding) ISO 9001.
Lead Auditor certification or equivalent CWI (AWS) or IIW-ICE (Indian Institute of Wel.
This position is open to all candidates.