Vendor Inspector

Posting Date: 27 Oct 2025

City: Mumbai

Location:Mumbai, IN,

Contract Type: Fixed-Term

Division: Energy Procurement Solutions

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a Vendor Inspector to join its office in Mumbai within the Energy Procurement Solutions Division.

Mission

A Vendor Inspector acts as a quality assurance professional who ensures that the materials procured from vendors or suppliers meet the specified technical and quality standards. This involves meticulous document review, equipment calibration checks, and on-site inspections to verify compliance with approved plans and standards.

Key Accountabilities

1. Document Verification:

2. Check the completeness and latest revision of technical and quality documents, including specifications, procedures, drawings, data sheets, etc.

3. Ensure that all necessary documentation is in place before proceeding with inspections.

4. Calibration Check:

5. Verify the proper calibration of all apparatus and instrumentation used ( by vendor) in testing materials. This ensures the accuracy and reliability of measurement and testing equipment.

6. Inspection Execution:

7. Ensure to be qualified to perform the test notified

8. Perform inspections based on notifications , approved Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and documents approved by customer .

9. Follow established procedures and guidelines for conducting inspections to ensure consistency and adherence to standards.

10. Test Witnessing:

11. Witness various tests, including visual and dimensional inspections, pressure tests, Positive Material Identification (PMI), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), etc.

12. Ensure that tests are conducted in compliance with the latest approved technical data sheets, test procedures, supplier internal standard operating procedures, and relevant quality standards.

13. Quality Compliance:

14. Verify that all tests are performed in accordance with approved standards and procedures.

15. Ensure that supplier internal standard operating procedures are followed and that quality standards are met during the testing processes.

16. Material Certification Review:

17. Review material certificates and test reports provided by suppliers.

18. Confirm that the materials meet the specified requirements and standards as per the documentation and inspection criteria.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Qualifications

• Industry Experience: Practical experience in the specific industry in which inspections will be conducted is often a requirement. The number of years of experience can vary based on the complexity of the inspections.
• Inspection Experience: Previous experience in a similar inspection role is highly beneficial.
• Understanding of Specifications: Familiarity with technical specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards relevant to the products or materials being inspected.
• Quality Control Knowledge: Knowledge of quality control processes and procedures.
• Certifications in Inspection Techniques: Possession of relevant certifications, such as Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Quality Inspector (CQI), or industry-specific certifications related to inspection processes.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Certifications: Depending on the industry, certifications in NDT methods may be required.

Competencies

• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.