Location: Maldives (Gulf Craft Maldives)
Reporting to: Production Manager
Gulf Craft Maldives is seeking a detail-oriented QC Officer specializing in FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) to ensure quality standards across all stages of boat and yacht manufacturing.
This role is critical in maintaining the structural integrity, finish quality, and compliance of FRP components used in marine vessels. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in FRP processes and a strong understanding of quality control procedures within the marine or composites industry.
• Inspect FRP works including lamination, molding, gelcoat application, and finishing
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards
• Monitor critical processes such as resin mixing, curing, and layering
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of hulls, decks, and FRP components
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
• Identify defects such as air bubbles, delamination, cracks, or surface imperfections
• Perform basic quality tests (thickness checks, visual inspection, hardness checks, etc.)
• Maintain inspection reports, checklists, and quality records
• Report non-conformities and assist in root cause analysis
• Work closely with production teams to ensure quality standards are met
• Provide feedback to supervisors on quality issues and improvements
• Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Ensure compliance with marine quality standards and company guidelines
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in FRP processes
• Promote best practices for quality and workmanship
• 2–4 years of experience in QC/QA within the FRP or marine manufacturing industry
• Hands-on experience with FRP processes (lamination, gelcoat, molding)
• Basic understanding of marine construction and composite materials
• Based in the Maldives or willing to relocate
• Strong attention to detail and inspection skills
• Knowledge of FRP materials and defects identification
• Basic understanding of quality control tools and documentation
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work in a production environment