Supply Quality Control Manager (SQC)

1. Detailed Inspection Plans - Defines the specific inspection and test steps for a given component, mapping out when and how specific features (dimensions, welds, surface finish) will be measured.

2. Acceptance Criteria - Translates high-level project specifications and blueprints into granular pass/fail criteria for shop-floor application.

3. Sampling Protocols - Defines the sampling frequency (e.g., batch sampling vs. 100% inspection) based on the criticality of the equipment and supplier performance history.

4. Reporting Formats - Establishes the structure for Field Inspection Reports and inspection release notes to ensure standardized documentation for the final data dossier.

b. Ensures (as a minimum):

1. Safety Compliance - Ensures that all onsite activities—including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)—are conducted in strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) obligations.

2. Physical Conformance - Ensures that all incoming materials, in-process fabrications, and finished goods exactly match the approved drawings and technical data sheets.

3. Process Adherence - Ensures the supplier’s manufacturing team follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Air Liquide’s Quality System requirements during production.

4. Traceability - Ensures that raw materials (castings, forgings, valves), components & equipment are accompanied by valid material test certificates and are traceable to the specific heat or batch number.

5. Calibration - Ensures that all measurement and testing equipment (calipers, gauges, spectrometers) used during inspection are in current calibration and fit for use.

6. Corrective action Implementation - Ensures that Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) are not just raised, but effectively closed through verified root cause analysis and rework verification.