Quality Assurance Engineer - Inspection and Test Plan Preparation

QA Engineer - ITP

Role Summary:

The ITP Preparation Engineer is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and maintaining Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for API 610 pump projects in line with customer specifications, project quality requirements, applicable codes and standards, and internal quality procedures. The role ensures that all quality requirements are correctly identified and translated for the various departments like procurement, manufacturing, inspection, assembly, testing, and documentation. The position requires close coordination with Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Customers to ensure compliance with contractual and technical requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and revise Inspection and Test Plans for API 610 pumps and associated components based on customer specifications, datasheets, project requirements, and applicable standards

• Interpret customer quality requirements and ensure they are fully incorporated into ITPs, quality plans, and inspection documentation

• Review purchase requisitions and technical procurement documents to confirm quality requirements are properly captured for bought-out items and raw materials

• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Project teams to clarify and implement project-specific quality requirements

• Prepare inspection and test procedures for component inspection, assembly inspection, hydro testing, performance testing, NDE, painting, preservation, packing, and final release activities

• Ensure compliance with API 610, customer specifications, ITP requirements, and applicable international codes and standards

• Participate in contract review, KOM, OHM, PIM, and project quality review meetings.

• Support pre-order and post-order review of quality requirements, specifications, and inspection scope

• Monitor changes in specifications and project requirements and update ITPs accordingly

• Support internal, customer, and third-party inspections by ensuring ITP stages and hold/witness/review points are properly defined

• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure quality requirements are flowed down correctly in procurement documents

• Supporting closure of quality issues through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions

• Maintain quality records, inspection formats, and standard templates related to ITP preparation

• Contribute to standardization and continuous improvement of ITP preparation processes and quality documentation systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

• 3–7 years of experience in Quality, Inspection, or ITP preparation, preferably in pump manufacturing or rotating equipment industry

• Experience in API 610 pump projects is preferred

• Strong knowledge of API 610 pumps, pump components, and auxiliary systems

• Good understanding of inspection and testing requirements for castings, forgings, machined parts, fabricated parts, and assembled pumps

• Experience in preparation of ITPs, quality plans, inspection procedures, and project quality documentation

• Knowledge of customer specifications, project quality requirements, and document review processes

• Familiarity with material certification requirements such as EN 10204 3.1 & 3.2

• Knowledge of NDE methods such as VT, PT, MT, UT, and RT

• Good understanding of welding, heat treatment, hydro testing, performance testing, and final inspection requirements

• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as API 610, ASME Sections V, VIII, IX, ASTM, and other relevant international standards

• Knowledge in ASME SEC-III will be added advantage.

• Exposure to supplier quality requirements and procurement quality flow-down

• Ability to identify gaps between customer requirements and internal/project documentation

• Proficiency in root cause analysis, CAPA, and quality improvement methods

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools for documentation and reporting

• Strong communication, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• ASNT Level II or equivalent NDE certification

Experience Level

Senior Level