QA/QC Engineer

QA/QC Engineer (Quality Assurance / Quality Control)

1. Job Summary

The QA/QC Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all fabrication, welding, installation, and other related activities comply with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, and quality standards. The role involves implementing quality control procedures, conducting inspections, maintaining quality documentation, and coordinating with project teams, clients, consultants, and third-party inspectors.

1. Roles and Responsibilities

A. Quality Assurance

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company quality management systems and applicable ISO standards.
• Review project specifications, approved drawings, method statements, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Monitor fabrication and installation activities to ensure compliance with approved quality requirements.
• Identify quality risks and recommend preventive and corrective actions.

B. Quality Control and Inspection

• Conduct inspections of raw materials, fabricated components, welding activities, and finished products.
• Verify dimensions, material specifications, and workmanship against approved drawings.
• Ensure that welding activities comply with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and applicable standards.
• Coordinate Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), where required, with approved third-party agencies.
• Inspect materials and components at various stages of production and fabrication.
• Ensure that inspection and testing activities are completed according to approved ITPs.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain records of quality checks.

C. Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Inspection Requests (IRs), and quality checklists.
• Maintain material inspection reports, material certificates, welding records, and test reports, as applicable.
• Prepare and maintain Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective action reports.
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of materials used in projects.
• Compile quality documentation and handover dossiers for project completion.
• Maintain records for internal audits, external audits, and client inspections.

D. Coordination and Communication

• Coordinate with production, fabrication, project management, and site teams on quality-related matters.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and third-party inspectors during inspections.
• Attend quality meetings and provide updates on inspection status and quality performance.
• Follow up on inspection comments and ensure timely closure of outstanding quality issues.
• Communicate quality requirements to supervisors, welders, fabricators, and other relevant personnel.

E. Non-Conformance and Corrective Actions

• Identify non-conforming materials, products, and fabrication activities.
• Issue or coordinate NCRs in accordance with company procedures.
• Investigate the root causes of quality issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Verify the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Ensure that defective work is corrected and re-inspected before approval.

F. Audit and Continuous Improvement

• Participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Monitor compliance with applicable project specifications, standards, and company procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve fabrication quality and reduce rework and material wastage.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote quality awareness among employees.
• Ensure that quality records are properly maintained and readily available for audits.

1. Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in QA/QC activities within the metal fabrication, structural steel, welding, or construction industry.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, fabrication processes, welding inspections, and dimensional inspections.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Knowledge of applicable international standards and project-specific quality requirements.
• Good communication, reporting, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant QA/QC certifications are an advantage.

1. Reporting To

QA/QC Manager / Quality Manager / Project Manager, as applicable to the company structure.

1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Compliance with project quality requirements and approved procedures.
• Reduction in non-conformities and fabrication rework.
• Timely completion of inspections and quality documentation.
• Timely closure of NCRs and corrective actions.
• Successful completion of client inspections and quality audits.
• Accuracy and completeness of quality records and handover documentation.

1. General Responsibilities

The employee shall perform other quality-related duties assigned by management that are relevant to the position and necessary for the successful completion of company projects.

Pay: From AED2,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person