Lead Engineer Quality & Specialist QA / QC

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Quality Manager with over 18 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. The role involves leading quality assurance and control activities, developing management plans, and conducting vendor audits. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential. The ideal candidate should have relevant quality certifications and offshore experience. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of experience in quality management within the oil and gas industry.
• Proven expertise in procurement quality, material inspection, and vendor management.
• Strong experience leading QA / QC teams across large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Develop and implement quality management plans for procurement.
• Conduct vendor audits and qualifications.

Skills

Quality management expertise

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Vendor management

Education

Quality certifications (ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CSWIP, AWS, NACE)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage quality assurance and quality control activities across procurement processes, ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards.

Develop and implement quality management plans, procedures, and inspection test plans (ITPs) for procurement activities.

Review and approve procurement quality documentation, vendor inspection reports, and material certifications.

Conduct vendor audits, qualification, and surveillance to ensure product quality and delivery compliance.

Interface with procurement, engineering, and construction teams to resolve quality-related issues in the supply chain.

Oversee quality assessments and risk management processes for critical materials and equipment procurement.

Provide guidance, training, and leadership to junior quality engineers and procurement quality personnel.

Prepare and submit quality reports, status updates, and audit findings to senior management and clients.

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards related to procurement and quality control.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 18 years of experience in quality management within the oil and gas industry, including offshore experience.

Proven expertise in procurement quality, material inspection, and vendor management.

In-depth knowledge of international standards and quality systems (e.g., ASME, ISO 9001, API, NACE).

Strong experience leading QA / QC teams and managing quality activities across large-scale projects.

Relevant quality certifications (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CSWIP, AWS, NACE) preferred.

Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Offshore certification (e.g., BOSIET) preferred.

Location

UAE - Abu Dhabi

Job Family: Quality

Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract – Full Time

Region: Middle East

Closing Date: 24 / 10 / 2025

Ref No: 14647