Inspection and Testing Supervisor

We have an exciting opportunity for an Inspection and Testing Supervisor to join our team in Chilca, Lima. You will be part of our Global Team.

Who We Are
Bradken, a subsidiary of HITACHI Construction Machinery, is a global leader in innovative wear products and services for the mining industry. With over 3000 team members, we are committed to sustainable innovation and achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. As we expand globally, we seek top talent to shape the future of mining.
Our values—Communication, Customer Focus, Challenge, and Safety—drive our dynamic and safe work environment.

What’s the Role?

Inspection and Testing Supervisor – Chilca Project
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Inspection and Testing Supervisor to join our team in Chilca.
In this role, you will supervise quality control operations according to standards, procedures and work instructions, coordinating the work of the Quality Control team. You will be responsible for laboratory operations, non-destructive testing and inspection of castings, ensuring that all products meet customer specifications and quality requirements. You will also oversee the condition and calibration of quality control equipment and drive a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Control Supervision: Supervise quality control operations according to standards, procedures and work instructions, coordinating the work of the Quality Control team and ensuring compliance with customer specifications.
• NDT and Casting Inspection: Supervise non-destructive testing (MT, UT, VT and other techniques) and visual, hardness and dimensional inspections on castings according to specifications and applicable standards.
• Laboratory Operations: Supervise operations in the analytical laboratory, melt spectrometers/analysis and sand laboratory, ensuring correct testing methods, accurate results and timely reporting.
• Procedures and Reporting: Prepare and maintain inspection procedures, ensure that inspections are performed according to specifications, and submit quality control reports, including non-conformances and follow-up actions.
• Equipment, Safety and Continuous Improvement: Check the general condition and calibration of quality control equipment, keep the work area safe and clean, promote adherence to Safety and 5S, and proactively identify continuous improvement opportunities to reduce waste and improve quality.

Our Ideal Candidate meet the following criteria:

• Education: Technical degree, preferably related to engineering, metallurgy, materials or similar fields.
• Experience: At least five years of relevant experience in quality control in foundry environments, including experience supervising quality control personnel.
• Certifications: NDT certifications (for example MT, UT, VT or similar) are required or strongly preferred.
• Background in the industry: Experience in foundry, heavy manufacturing, fabrication or mining wear products is highly valued.
• Language skills: Intermediate or conversational level in English is valued but not mandatory.

Location:
The position will be based at our Chilca Foundry, located at G74J+WH, Chilca 15870 (transportation will be provided).

Why join us?
At Bradken, our people are our greatest asset. We prioritize the safety and well-being of our team, offering:

• Annual performance bonus.
• EPS covered 100% by MAPFRE.
• Life and AD&D coverage provided by Bradken.
• Short and long term disability coverage provided by Bradken.
• Paid holidays, PTO and vacation.
• Reimbursement opportunities for employee training and education.
• Recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program): Mental health support for employees and their families.

Before starting, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and pre-employment medical examination, which includes drug and alcohol screening.

WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THAT YOU DO NOT CONTACT ANY RECRUITMENT AGENCY.

Bradken is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.