SQE

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

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

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

1. Supplier Qualification & Audit

   • Conductsupplier 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 theapproved vendor list (AVL) with risk grading and performance tracking.

2. Quality Planning & Project Support

   • Review and approve supplierQuality 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

   • Monitorincoming material quality (IQC); handle non-conformances (NCRs), reject notes, and quarantine of non-compliant parts.
   • Drive8D, 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; trackCOPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) and ensure cost recovery when applicable.

4. Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement

   • Establish and tracksupplier quality KPIs: PPM, on-time delivery, NCR rate, audit pass rate, CAPA closure rate.
   • Conduct quarterly/annualsupplier 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/monthlySQE 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 inMechanical Engineering, Materials, Welding, Marine/Offshore Engineering, Quality Engineering or equivalent.
2. Experience:3–5+ years SQE / vendor quality experience inoffshore/marine, oil & gas, heavy steel structure, or shipbuilding industry; hands-on with FPSO, platform, subsea, or offshore module projects.
3. Technical Knowledge:
   • Familiar withISO 9001, API, AWS, DNV/ABS rules and offshore/marine engineering standards.
   • Solid understanding ofwelding processes, NDE methods, steel materials, coating, and dimensional inspection.
   • Proficient in8D, RCA, CAPA, FMEA, SPC and quality tools.
4. Skills:
   • Fluent English (written & verbal) – must handle global suppliers, audit reports, and client meetings in English.
   • Strongonsite 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.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree inMechanical Engineering, Materials, Welding, Marine/Offshore Engineering, Quality Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience:3–5+ years SQE / vendor quality experience inoffshore/marine, oil & gas, heavy steel structure, or shipbuilding industry; hands-on with FPSO, platform, subsea, or offshore module projects.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Familiar withISO 9001, API, AWS, DNV/ABS rules and offshore/marine engineering standards.
  • Solid understanding ofwelding processes, NDE methods, steel materials, coating, and dimensional inspection.
  • Proficient in8D, RCA, CAPA, FMEA, SPC and quality tools.
• Skills:
  • Fluent English (written & verbal) – must handle global suppliers, audit reports, and client meetings in English.
  • Strongonsite 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.

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