Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Quality Engineer in the event fabrication workshop is responsible for ensuring that all fabricated elements — event structures, exhibition stands, scenic sets, and custom props — meet defined quality, finish, and structural standards before dispatch or on-site installation. Working under the Quality Manager, this role conducts inspections at key production stages, identifies non-conformances, drives corrective actions, and supports a culture of quality across all workshop disciplines. The ideal candidate combines a sharp technical eye with strong knowledge of fabrication processes and a systematic approach to quality assurance in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
1. Quality Inspection & Control

• In-Process Inspections: Conduct structured quality checks at defined production stages across carpentry, metalwork, printing, foam work, and painting.
• Pre-Dispatch Inspection: Perform final QC checks on all finished items before dispatch, verifying compliance with approved technical drawings and client-approved samples.
• On-Site QC Support: Carry out quality inspections during and after installation to confirm installed elements meet design and finish standards.
• Drawing Verification: Cross-reference fabricated outputs against technical drawings, specifications, and approved mock-ups.

2. Non-Conformance & Corrective Action

• Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR): Document, log, and track all quality defects or non-conformances identified during production.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate recurring quality issues and identify root causes to support
• corrective and preventive actions.
• Rework Coordination: Liaise with the Production Manager to prioritize and oversee rework tasks, ensuring corrected items meet quality standards before re-inspection.

3. Quality Systems & Documentation

• Inspection Records: Maintain accurate inspection logs, QC checklists, and defect reports for all projects.
• Quality Standards: Support the Quality Manager in developing, updating, and communicating quality standards, work instructions, and inspection criteria.
• Reporting: Prepare daily and project-level quality status reports for submission to the Quality Manager.

4. Process Improvement

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve fabrication processes, reduce defect rates, and improve first-pass quality.
• Training Support: Assist in conducting quality awareness sessions and on-the-floor coaching for workshop staff.

5. Health, Safety & Compliance (HSE)

• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all HSE protocols during inspections in both workshop and on-site environments.
• Hazard Identification: Flag any quality or safety hazards observed during inspections to the relevant manager.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5 years of quality assurance or quality control experience in an event fabrication, fit-out, manufacturing, or construction environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of fabrication techniques across carpentry, metalwork, printing, foam work, and painting.
• Drawing Reading: Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and approved samples.
• QC Tools: Familiarity with inspection tools and measurement equipment; experience with NCR systems and QC documentation.
• Attention to Detail: Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and the ability to identify defects and inconsistencies.
• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with quality management software is a plus.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field preferred; ISO 9001 awareness or auditor certification is an advantage.
• Methodical, assertive, and effective communicator capable of working across multiple teams and disciplines

Additional Information

Typical Working Conditions
• Environment: Must be able to work in a workshop environment, which may include loud noise, dust, and heat, with some on-site installation work.
• Hours: May require working evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet event deadlines.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle tight deadlines and to work on site, which may include lifting, standing for long periods, and working in varied conditions.