FRP QA/QC Inspectors

Role and responsibilities

1. Review project requirements

• Review the buyer’s specifications, approved drawings, inspection and test plan (ITP), manufacturing procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Identify inspection stages, hold points and witness points before production starts.
• Raise unclear or conflicting requirements to the Project Director for clarification.

1. Inspect incoming materials

• Verify resin, reinforcement, gelcoat, fillers and other materials against approved requirements.
• Check material certificates, batch numbers, shelf life, storage conditions and traceability.
• Record non-compliant materials and escalate their proposed use before fabrication.

1. Monitor FRP manufacturing

• Monitor mould preparation, surface condition, cleanliness and release-agent application.
• Check reinforcement type, orientation, layer sequence, overlaps and local reinforcement against the approved laminate schedule.
• Monitor resin preparation, mixing ratios, application and consolidation according to approved procedures.
• Check for contamination, trapped air, dry fibres, wrinkles and other visible workmanship defects.
• Monitor environmental conditions, curing time and temperature where required.
• For infusion or vacuum processes, monitor the relevant vacuum, leak checks and process records against approved requirements.

1. Carry out in-process and final inspections

• Verify dimensions, laminate thickness, openings, inserts, joints and assembly details at accessible inspection stages.
• Inspect trimming, bonding, secondary lamination and repairs.
• Check completed products for visible cracks, delamination, voids, distortion and surface defects.
• Confirm that identified defects and punch-list items are properly addressed before recommending release.

1. Witness testing

• Witness specified tests, which may include Barcol hardness, dimensional checks, laminate thickness measurements, leak or hydrostatic tests and laminate sample testing.
• Verify test methods, equipment calibration and sample identification.
• Review laboratory reports against specified acceptance criteria.
• Record results and escalate failed or incomplete tests.

1. Manage non-conformances

• Raise factual inspection findings and non-conformance reports supported by photographs, measurements and specification references.
• Review proposed corrective actions and refer technical acceptance decisions to the Project Director or buyer’s authorised representative.
• Witness approved repairs, reinspect affected areas and track findings through closure.
• Escalate any bypassed inspection point, unauthorised material change or departure from approved procedures.

1. Report to the Project Director

• Submit daily inspection updates covering production activities, inspected items, findings, photographs and outstanding actions.
• Prepare weekly summaries of quality status, recurring defects, testing progress and risks to delivery.
• Maintain inspection records, material traceability, test reports and non-conformance registers.
• Provide a final inspection report stating compliance status, outstanding issues and any limitations in inspection coverage.

Authority and professional conduct

• Act independently on behalf of the buyer and communicate findings objectively.
• Coordinate inspection access and production schedules with the manufacturer.
• Follow the agreed ITP and inspection assignment; exercise hold or rejection authority only where formally delegated.
• Refer specification changes, concessions and final acceptance to the authorised party.
• Third party monitoring does not transfer the manufacturer’s responsibility for product quality to the inspector.

Candidate requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in FRP / composite manufacturing inspection, preferably at least 3–5 years, with evidence of independently handling relevant assignments.
• Familiarity with applicable manufacturing processes, laminate schedules, resin systems, curing, bonding and defect identification.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, ITPs and test reports.
• Confident in raising quality concerns professionally and resisting pressure to accept unsupported work.
• Strong written reporting, photographic documentation and communication skills.
• Willingness to work at the manufacturer’s premises in Kuala Lumpur and travel overseas when required.
• Relevant technical qualifications and inspection training are preferred. Any certification claimed must match the assigned inspection scope.

Pay: RM3,800.00 - RM4,800.00 per month

Benefits:

• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person