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Manufacturing, Welding and NDT Quality Inspector (VT/PT/MT)

On-site in Zamudio·Added 2 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

RDT

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Zamudio
Experience
2+ years

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality inspection roles within industrial manufacturing.

  • Experience in visual welding inspections.

  • Knowledge of welding documentation and qualifications:

    • pWPS

    • WPS

    • PQR

    • WPQ

  • Knowledge of metal manufacturing processes.

  • Ability to interpret plans and technical documentation.

Nice to have

  • NDT certifications according to CERTIAEND or equivalent.

  • Qualification in:

    • VT

    • PT

    • MT

  • Knowledge of welding codes and standards, and manufacturing practices.

  • Experience in preparing quality documentation and dossiers.

  • Experience in sectors such as:

    • Capital equipment.

    • Boilermaking / heavy fabrication.

    • Steel structures.

    • Energy.

    • Oil & Gas.

    • Wind energy.

  • Certification as a Visual Welding Inspector.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

✅ Joining a stable project.

✅ Participation in industrial projects involving metal fabrication and welding.

✅ Technical environment where you can continue developing your knowledge in quality, welding, and NDT.

✅ Direct collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, customer, and external inspection teams.

The role

Would you like to be part of industrial projects where quality is not just a requirement, but a key element in ensuring safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction?

We are looking for a Manufacturing Quality Inspector, Welding and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) who wants to develop their career in a stable and long-term position, working closely with manufacturing, welding, and quality documentation management.

If you enjoy interpreting technical documentation, verifying shop floor processes, and ensuring that every manufactured item meets required standards, this opportunity could be a great fit for you.

What you'll do

You will be the person responsible for ensuring compliance with quality requirements throughout the different manufacturing phases, from material receipt to final product delivery.

  • Supervising compliance with the Inspection and Test Plan.

  • Managing and coordinating inspection points:

    • Hold Points

    • Witness Points

    • Review Points

  • Ensuring proper release and sign-off of quality milestones by the customer or third-party inspectors.

  • Verifying welded joints according to applicable procedures and standards.

  • Inspecting:

    • Surface finishes.

    • Alignments.

    • Geometries and dimensions.

    • Weld preparations and visual aspects.

  • Evaluating acceptance criteria in accordance with international codes and standards.

  • Performing or supervising tests according to your qualification level.

  • Coordinating external inspection suppliers when necessary.

  • Monitoring NDT techniques such as:

    • Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT).

    • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT).

    • Other techniques applicable to the project.

  • Compiling and verifying project quality documentation.

  • Managing:

    • Inspection reports.

    • ITP records.

    • Material certificates.

    • NDT reports.

    • Welding documentation.

  • Preparing the final dossier required for delivery to the customer.

  • Supporting manufacturing and project teams on quality and welding-related matters.

  • Reviewing technical documentation associated with manufacturing processes.

How you'll work

✅ 100% on-site position, with regular presence in the workshop and direct follow-up of manufacturing.

About RDT

RDT is an engineering and consulting firm specializing in technical services for industrial and infrastructure projects. With a multidisciplinary team of engineers, the company provides design, project management, and technical advisory services across sectors such as energy, civil works, and industrial facilities. RDT operates with a national footprint and continues to expand its operational capacity from its base in Barcelona.

RDT's Spanish presence is centered in Barcelona, which serves as the main hub for its engineering talent. The company is known for its collaborative and technically driven work environment, offering opportunities for international engineers looking to work on complex infrastructural projects. While not a globally recognized brand, RDT is a respected player in Spain's engineering sector, providing a solid entry point for internationally oriented technical professionals.

Industry
Engineering and IT solutions
Founded
1987
Employees
250–1,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona
Website
rdt.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Work on a variety of technical projects in the dynamic engineering sector with a well-established local team.
  • The main office is located in Barcelona, a city with excellent international connectivity and a high quality of life.
  • RDT offers opportunities for engineers looking to gain project experience in the Spanish market.
  • Professional development is supported through in-house technical challenges and collaborative teamwork.
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