Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented QA-QC Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. As a key member of our quality assurance and control department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of quality across our projects and processes.
- Develop Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) as per the Method Statement, project specification, and relevant international standards.
- Review and verify /Author method statements as per project specifications, specific to activities, and customers/consultant comments.
- Oversee material submittals/sample submittals in coordination with the material engineer.
- Maintain QA/QC logs and record all quality submittals with customers in coordination with the document controller.
- Prepare checklists and inspection forms/formats as per site requirements in line with the client template where necessary.
- Prepare training requirements, coordinate internal/external quality training, and keep the certificate records and logs up to date.
- Keep all quality inspection records documented and traceable (internal and external).
- Be familiar with project specifications, requirements, and job-related AWS, SSPC, NACE, BS, ASTM, AISC, and other relevant standards.
- Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) to internal project team or subcontractors when any non-conformity is found.
- Establish WPS, PQR and Process Welder Qualifications.
- Record and coordinate lessons learned, maintain logs.
- Assist the project team to develop and achieve project objectives and conduct periodic monitoring.
- Ensure all measuring equipment is calibrated and maintain logs.
- Assist in audits as per company policy.
- Coordinate and perform periodic subcontractor evaluations.
- Attend monthly QHSE and progress meetings and discuss project requirements, coordination, and inspection comments.
- Support the safety, health, and sustainability culture of the company.
- Promote and support company policy and objectives and assist in fulfilling Integrated Management System (IMS) requirements.
- Incoming material inspection for structural steel, welds, bolts, and associated materials.
- Issue Material Inspection Reports (MIR) to the customer/consultant in coordination with Project Engineer (PE) / Site Engineer (SE) where required as per the Inspection Test Plan (ITP).
- Coordinate third-party material inspection as per ITP and record all inspection reports.
- Conduct site surveys for visual, dimensional, and job-specific requirements.
- Inspect and coordinate material testing structural steel fabrication, welding, coating, and erection processes.
- Issue Requests for Inspection (RFI) for regular inspection activities to consultants/main contractors and coordinate inspections.
- Conduct on-site inspections for welding, coating, bolt torque, and other related structural steel activities.
- Inspection and verification of subcontractor activities.
- Perform any other inspections not specified above but required by the client/customer or directed by QA/QC Manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field
- NACE Level 2, or BGAS Level 2. or equivalent
- CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent
- 4 to 10 years of experience in quality assurance and control, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment
- In-depth knowledge of quality management systems and standards, such as ISO 9001
- Proficiency in statistical process control techniques and quality assurance software tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex information clearly
- Demonstrated experience in conducting audits, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions
- Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience in training and mentoring teams on quality processes and best practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and quality management software
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles is a plus
- Willingness to travel to various project sites as needed
- UAE work visa or residency may be required