Senior QC Engineer Mechanical

Wood PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil & Gas sector is seeking a Senior Quality Control Engineer to lead a team in ensuring mechanical quality standards for large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in procurement quality management and mechanical engineering, demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving skills. This role requires effective communication and coordination across diverse teams, ensuring adherence to industry standards and project specifications. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in energy security and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Procurement Quality Management, specializing in Mechanical Quality Control.
• Minimum 10 years in Oil & Gas project design, with at least 5 years in a Senior Engineer position.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor and subcontractor selection, ensuring compliance with mechanical quality standards.
• Develop and manage inspection & testing plans for mechanical components.
• Conduct technical bid evaluations and manage change requests.

Skills

Mechanical Quality Control

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

InTools

Conval

SPI

3D Model Review Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

The successful candidate will lead and manage a team of Onshore QC Engineers and Designers for large-scale Oil & Gas projects. This office-based role requires expertise in mechanical quality control and a strong procurement background, ensuring seamless execution, compliance with industry standards, and adherence to project specifications.

Key attributes include adaptability, a commitment to continuous learning, and the ability to navigate work pressures and evolving project requirements, particularly for high-profile clients. The ideal candidate must exhibit technical leadership, problem-solving skills, and the capacity to drive quality excellence in mechanical engineering and procurement-related QC processes.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.


RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• 10+ years of experience in Procurement Quality Management, specializing in Mechanical Quality Control for Piping, Structural, and Pipeline systems.
• Lead vendor and subcontractor selection and approval processes, ensuring compliance with mechanical quality standards.
• Oversee procurement quality management, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and project specifications.
• Develop and manage inspection & testing plans, ensuring effective execution for mechanical components and systems.
• Conduct criticality rating assessments related to mechanical procurement processes.
• Supervise vendor/subcontractor inspections, audits, and non-conformance (NC) resolution, ensuring adherence to mechanical QC protocols.
• Define and monitor Procurement Quality Objectives & KPIs, driving continuous improvement in QC processes.
• Evaluate vendor & subcontractor performance, leveraging detailed analysis and assessments.
• Ensure accurate procurement document control, maintaining traceability and compliance.
• Conduct technical bid evaluations, resolve technical queries, and manage change requests effectively.
• Liaise with Third-Party Inspection Agencies, ensuring compliance with mechanical-related regulations and industry standards.
• Prepare and present procurement quality performance reports, offering key insights for process optimization.
• Review and approve vendor/subcontractor documentation, ensuring alignment with mechanical project requirements.
• Guarantee strict compliance with project codes, standards, specifications, and special regulatory requirements for mechanical QC in piping, structure, and pipeline projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas project design, spanning Conceptual to Detailed Design stages.
• At least 5 years in a Senior Engineer position for major Greenfield/Brownfield FEED/Detailed Design projects.
• Proven expertise in selecting instrumentation and control equipment, developing control strategies, and preparing technical specifications.
• Strong background in control system design, including control loop design, field instrumentation (sensors, transmitters, actuators), and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus).
• Experienced in leading and managing teams of 50+ engineers and designers.
• Ability to coordinate satellite office teams, ensuring productivity and quality control across multiple locations.
• Proficiency in industry software, such as InTools, Conval, SPI, 3D Model Review Tools (SPR & Navisworks), and MS Office Suite.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and adaptable, capable of multitasking and thriving under tight schedules in a fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with diverse, multinational teams and disciplines.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering work planning, interdisciplinary coordination, and quality control methodologies.
• Solid understanding of construction practices and the economics involved in large-scale mechanical engineering projects.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

• Quality
• Testing
• QA
• QC
• Inspector

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