SQE at Trainor Consulting in Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Company Description

Trainor Consulting is an international consulting firm specialized in heavy industry and energy projects, supporting clients across China and the APAC region. The company delivers high-value expertise in sectors such as oil & gas, refineries, tank farms, fuel storage infrastructure, and large-scale industrial EPC projects.

With a strong focus on technical excellence and project delivery, Trainor Consulting partners with major industrial players to provide engineering consulting, project management, and workforce solutions tailored to complex and capital-intensive environments.

The firm is recognized for its ability to mobilize highly skilled international and local talent, including expatriate technical experts, consultants, and project specialists, to support critical operations and infrastructure development.

Job Description

1. Supplier Qualification & Audit

   • Conduct supplier quality audits (onsite & remote) for new and existing vendors (steel mills, fabricators, welders, NDE labs, coating suppliers, equipment manufacturers).
   • Evaluate supplier QMS (ISO 9001), process capability, welding/NDE competence, inspection capacity, and compliance with offshore/marine standards (DNV, ABS, API, AWS).
   • Approve, classify, and maintain the approved vendor list (AVL) with risk grading and performance tracking.

2. Quality Planning & Project Support

   • Review and approve supplier Quality Plans, ITP (Inspection & Test Plan), FAT/SAT procedures for offshore equipment, steel structures, piping, and welding works.
   • Witness critical inspections: FAT, SAT, NDE (RT/UT/MT/PT), welding inspection, dimensional check, coating thickness at supplier yards.
   • Ensure compliance with project specs, drawing requirements, and classification society rules.

3. Incoming Quality & Non-Conformance Management

   • Monitor incoming material quality (IQC); handle non-conformances (NCRs), reject notes, and quarantine of non-compliant parts.
   • Drive 8D, root cause analysis (RCA), CAPA with suppliers for recurring quality issues (e.g., welding defects, material non-conformance, coating failure).
   • Verify closure and effectiveness of corrective actions; track COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) and ensure cost recovery when applicable.

4. Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement

   • Establish and track supplier quality KPIs: PPM, on-time delivery, NCR rate, audit pass rate, CAPA closure rate.
   • Conduct quarterly/annual supplier performance reviews (SPR); drive improvement actions and escalate chronic underperformance.
   • Lead supplier development: enhance process control, reduce variation, and upgrade quality capability for critical offshore materials/components.

5. Documentation, Reporting & Stakeholder Alignment

   • Maintain accurate supplier quality records: audit reports, ITP approvals, inspection logs, NCR/8D files, and performance dashboards.
   • Prepare weekly/monthly SQE reports for project and management teams; highlight risks, issues, and improvement progress.
   • Collaborate closely with procurement, project engineering, site QA/QC, and clients/third-party inspectors (TPI) to align quality expectations.

Requirements & Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Welding, Marine/Offshore Engineering, Quality Engineering or equivalent.
2. Experience: 3–5+ years SQE / vendor quality experience in offshore/marine, oil & gas, heavy steel structure, or shipbuilding industry; hands-on with FPSO, platform, subsea, or offshore module projects.
3. Technical Knowledge:
   • Familiar with ISO 9001, API, AWS, DNV/ABS rules and offshore/marine engineering standards.
   • Solid understanding of welding processes, NDE methods, steel materials, coating, and dimensional inspection.
   • Proficient in 8D, RCA, CAPA, FMEA, SPC and quality tools.
4. Skills:
   • Fluent English (written & verbal) – must handle global suppliers, audit reports, and client meetings in English.
   • Strong onsite audit, inspection, and negotiation skills; able to drive corrective actions with suppliers.
   • Detail-oriented, self-driven, and able to manage multiple suppliers/projects in a fast-paced offshore environment.
5. Certifications (Preferred):
   • CSWIP, CWI, NDE Level II, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Welding, Marine/Offshore Engineering, Quality Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: 3–5+ years SQE / vendor quality experience in offshore/marine, oil & gas, heavy steel structure, or shipbuilding industry; hands-on with FPSO, platform, subsea, or offshore module projects.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Familiar with ISO 9001, API, AWS, DNV/ABS rules and offshore/marine engineering standards.
  • Solid understanding of welding processes, NDE methods, steel materials, coating, and dimensional inspection.
  • Proficient in 8D, RCA, CAPA, FMEA, SPC and quality tools.
• Skills:
  • Fluent English (written & verbal) – must handle global suppliers, audit reports, and client meetings in English.
  • Strong onsite audit, inspection, and negotiation skills; able to drive corrective actions with suppliers.
  • Detail-oriented, self-driven, and able to manage multiple suppliers/projects in a fast-paced offshore environment.
• Certifications (Preferred):
  • CSWIP, CWI, NDE Level II, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & performance bonus
• Social insurance & housing fund, annual leave, and benefits
• Global offshore/marine projects & cross-cultural teamwork
• Clear career path in quality management and supplier development