Audit

Internal and External Audits

• Developing and implementing internal audit programs to ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and quality management systems (QMS).

• Conducting scheduled and unscheduled internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of NDT procedures, inspector qualifications, and equipment performance.

• Leading gap analyses and risk assessments to identify potential non-conformances and areas for improvement.

• Preparing and maintaining audit documentation, corrective action reports (CARs), and preventive action plans (CAPAs) to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• Coordinating with third-party auditors, regulatory agencies, and certification bodies during external audits and assessments.

• Leading audit response initiatives, ensuring timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Review and Approval of Third-Party Supplier’s Inspection Techniques

• Establishing vendor qualification criteria for third-party suppliers providing NDT services, equipment, and materials.

• Conducting technical evaluations of third-party inspection procedures, methodologies, and techniques to ensure they meet contractual and regulatory requirements.

• Reviewing supplier documentation, including inspection procedures, calibration records, personnel certifications, and equipment validation reports.

• Performing on-site supplier audits to assess compliance with industry standards, quality controls, and process reliability.

• Approving or recommending improvements to third-party inspection plans, data analysis methods, and acceptance criteria.

• Developing strategic partnerships with trusted vendors to enhance the quality and efficiency of outsourced inspection activities.

•  Implementing non-conformance reporting (NCR) and supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) when discrepancies are identified.

•  Maintaining a supplier approval database, documenting past performance, risk assessments, and requalification schedules.

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