Quality Engineer

To inspect limestone and stone materials, monitor manufacturing quality and ensure that products comply with approved drawings, samples, specifications and project requirements. The role involves supplier factory inspections, production quality checks, final inspection, documentation and coordination with suppliers and project/site teams to ensure quality compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Raw Material Inspection

• Inspect incoming limestone blocks, slabs and other stone materials for quality and consistency.
• Check colour, texture, veining, dimensions, thickness and material condition against approved samples and specifications.
• Identify and report defective or unsuitable materials.

2. Production Quality Inspection

• Conduct pre-production, in-process and final inspections at supplier/manufacturing facilities.
• Monitor cutting, fabrication, finishing, polishing and edge treatment processes.
• Verify that products are manufactured according to approved drawings, samples and project specifications.
• Identify workmanship issues, production defects and technical deviations.
• Coordinate with suppliers and production teams on corrective actions.

3. Finished Product Inspection

• Inspect finished stone products for dimensional accuracy, finish, workmanship and overall quality.
• Verify that products meet the required project specifications before approval and dispatch.
• Identify, segregate and record rejected or defective materials.
• Maintain photographic records of inspections and defects.

4. Delivery and Site Quality Checks

• Verify material quantities, product identification and condition before dispatch.
• Check that materials are properly packed, protected and labelled to prevent transportation damage.
• Inspect delivered materials against approved specifications and delivery documents.
• Report shortages, damages, incorrect materials or quality discrepancies.
• Coordinate with site/project teams regarding material defects and replacement or rectification requirements.

5. Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare inspection reports and maintain quality records.

• Maintain records of material approvals, inspections, rejections and corrective actions.

• Prepare daily/weekly quality inspection updates.

• Report quality concerns, deviations and recurring defects to management.

• Maintain inspection checklists, delivery records and photographic documentation.

• Diploma or degree in Civil, Mechanical or relevant Engineering.

• 2–3 years of experience in QC/QA, preferably in limestone, natural stone or construction materials.

• Knowledge of stone inspection, finishing processes and technical drawings.

• Ability to use measuring instruments and inspection tools.

• Good attention to detail, reporting and coordination skills.

• Willingness to visit supplier factories and project sites as required.