Ishtiyak Mukhtar Sawant
QA/QC Engineer (QMS Lead Auditor, CSWIP 3.1, NDE Level-2)
Dammam,04
Summary
Experienced QA/QC Engineer with over 9 years of expertise in quality assurance, control, and compliance across oil & gas, manufacturing, and engineering sectors. Proficient in developing and implementing Inspection Test Plans (ITP), Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure adherence to ASME, ISO,and client-specific standards. Skilled in conducting inspections, root cause analysis, and managing audits, including ASME "U" & "R" stamp and third-party vendor approvals . Certified QMS Lead Auditor, CSWIP 3.1,and NDE Level II,with a proven track record of optimizing processes, ensuring product integrity, and driving continuous improvement. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering excellence in every project phase.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
QA/QC Engineer
Fire & Hazard Control Equipment Pvt Ltd.
07.2017 - Current
- Developed and reviewed Inspection Test Plans (ITP) , Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) , and other inspection and testing documents for client approval based on project specifications and purchase orders.
- Led pre-inspection meetings with clients to finalize and align on ITP, ensuring clear understanding of inspection and testing requirements.
- Conducted thorough reviews of shop floor drawings prior to production to ensure compliance with design specifications.
- Performed inspections across all project stages, from material receiving to final inspections , including visual and dimensional checks, NDE , pressure testing, coating, and factory acceptance testing, while coordinating client participation for witness and hold points.
- Compiled and maintained the Manufacturer's Record Book , ensuring all inspection activities were documented and obtained inspection release notes from clients.
- Coordinated with third-party agencies to conduct Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQR) for welding process qualification.
- Maintained accurate welder continuity records to ensure ongoing certification and compliance.
- Witnessed mechanical testing of materials in labs to validate material properties.
- Scheduled and conducted internal QMS audits , ensuring adherence to quality management systems.
- Participated in external audits including ASME "U" and "R" stamp audits and client-specific vendor audits, contributing to successful client approvals
- Reviewing client purchase order, project specification and accordingly preparing quality documents like ITP, WPS, and other applicable inspection and testing procedures for client review and approval.
- Conducting Pre-inspection meeting with client for finalizing Inspection & Test Plan.
- Reviewing of shop floor drawings prior to releasing to Production.
- Performing inspections as per approved ITP from material receiving, in process inspection activities like Fit-up, visual & dimensional, NDE, pressure testing, surface preparation, coating and final inspection activities like pneumatic test, final visual & dimensional including factory acceptance test. Also notifying client wherever there is inspection witness or hold point for client.
- Compiling manufacturer record book on completion of all inspection activities and getting inspection release note from client.
- Co-ordination with third party agency for conducting PQR & WPQR.
- Maintaining welder continuity record.
- Witnessing mechanical testing of materials in lab.
- Scheduling and conducting internal QMS audit.
- Involved in audit like external QMS audit, ASME "U" & "R" stamp audit, and any other audit conducted by client for vendor approval.
QC Mechanical Engineer
Das Offshore Engineering Private
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Conducted thorough inspections of incoming materials, ensuring compliance with Material Test Certificates, Purchase Orders, Data Sheets, Job Specifications, and relevant industry standards.
- Witnessed and verified visual and final dimensional inspections based on established procedures, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), fabrication drawings, and weld maps, ensuring accuracy and conformance to design specifications.
- Monitored and witnessed Welder Performance Qualification Tests to ensure compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), ensuring only qualified welders performed critical tasks.
- Oversaw all welding activities before, during, and after execution, ensuring adherence to approved Inspection Test Plans, General Arrangement (GA) drawings, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and client requirements.
- Witnessed and interpreted various NDT processes, including Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), and Radiographic Film interpretation, to assess the integrity and quality of welds.
- Prepared comprehensive Hydrostatic Test Packages to support pressure testing activities, ensuring equipment and structures met operational and safety standards.
- Compiled and prepared the Final Inspection History Sheet, detailing all inspection and testing activities performed, ensuring a complete record of quality assurance for the project.
Education
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
University of Mumbai
Navi Mumbai 06.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
undefinedCertification
QMS Lead Auditor
Timeline
QMS Lead Auditor
03-2022
QA/QC Engineer
Fire & Hazard Control Equipment Pvt Ltd.
07.2017 - Current
CSWIP 3.1
07-2016
QC Mechanical Engineer
Das Offshore Engineering Private
07.2015 - 01.2017
NDE Level-II
03-2015
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
University of Mumbai
06.2011 - 05.2015
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