Lead Process QA Engineer - Manufacturing Excellence

Latinem; Dubai; On-site; AED 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobha Advanced Manufactuing in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Quality Engineer to plan, implement, and execute quality assurance and control activities across manufacturing processes. You will drive continuous improvement and defect reduction to ensure products meet specifications and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities include developing quality plans, leading CAPA with 8D and Fishbone, and maintaining PFMEA and control plans for critical characteristics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline.
• 6–10 years of progressive experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001; IATF 16949 or AS9100 experience preferred depending on industry.
• Proficient in core quality tools: PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, PPAP/APQP, 8D, Root Cause Analysis.
• Hands-on experience with inspection equipment (CMM, calipers, gauges) and reading engineering drawings/GD&T.
• Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt certification is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and quality data analysis; exposure to Minitab or similar statistical software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality plans, control plans, and inspection procedures for new and existing products/processes.
• Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for quality issues using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone.
• Prepare PFMEA, Control Plans, and process capability studies (Cpk/Ppk) for critical characteristics.
• Conduct in-process, incoming, and final inspections; review non-conformances and drive disposition through MRB.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Process improvement

Reading GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Gauges

MS Excel

Minitab

Job description

Sobha Advanced Manufactuing in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Quality Engineer to plan, implement, and execute quality assurance and control activities across manufacturing processes. You will drive continuous improvement and defect reduction to ensure products meet specifications and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities include developing quality plans, leading CAPA with 8D and Fishbone, and maintaining PFMEA and control plans for critical characteristics.