Quality Assurance Quality Control Inspector

Job Summary -

Incoming Material Inspection

• Inspect incoming raw materials and components, including MDF, plywood, solid wood, veneers, laminates, hardware, glass, stone, and accessories.
• Verify material specifications, dimensions, finishes, and quality against approved submittals and purchase orders.
• Report and document any non-conforming materials.

In-Process Quality Inspection

• Conduct inspections at various stages of production, including cutting, machining, edge banding, veneering, assembly, polishing, painting, and finishing.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, alignment, workmanship, and assembly quality.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with approved shop drawings and production specifications.
• Monitor adherence to quality procedures and workmanship standards.

Finished Product Inspection

• Perform final inspections of completed joinery products before packing and dispatch.
• Verify product functionality, dimensions, finish quality, hardware installation, and overall appearance.
• Ensure products are free from defects, damages, scratches, dents, color inconsistencies, or workmanship issues.
• Approve products for delivery only after meeting quality requirements.

Site Installation Inspection

• Conduct inspections of installed joinery works at project sites when required.
• Verify installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Identify defects and snag items and coordinate corrective actions with project and installation teams.
• Participate in client and consultant inspections during project execution and handover.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, checklists, quality records, and punch lists.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for identified quality issues and monitor corrective actions.
• Maintain records of inspections, test results, approvals, and quality observations.
• Submit daily, weekly, and project-specific quality reports as required.

Quality Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and project quality plans.
• Support internal quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions to reduce defects and rework.
• Promote a quality-focused culture throughout the manufacturing process.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Follow company HSE policies and procedures during inspections.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and potential hazards.
• Ensure inspection activities are conducted safely and responsibly.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certification in Wood Technology, Carpentry, Joinery, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Additional quality-related certifications are an advantage.
• ISO 9001 awareness or Internal Auditor certification is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in quality control within joinery manufacturing, furniture production, woodworking, or interior fit-out industries.
• Experience in custom-made furniture, doors, wardrobes, kitchens, wall cladding, and architectural joinery is preferred.
• Experience with luxury residential, hospitality, retail, or commercial projects is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of joinery manufacturing processes and woodworking techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, production drawings, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with wood products, veneers, laminates, finishes, paints, and hardware systems.
• Knowledge of inspection methods, quality standards, and defect identification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality reporting documentation.