Manager QA / QC Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team seeks a Quality Manager for an offshore project based in the UAE (Abu Dhabi). The role leads QA/QC activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning to ensure compliance with client specs, standards, and regulatory guidelines.

The ideal candidate will manage non-conformance, audits, and documentation, mentoring QA/QC personnel, and driving continuous improvement across multidisciplinary teams in a demanding offshore environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Marine, Metallurgical, Industrial, or related).
• Professional certifications in Quality Management preferred.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and other ASQ certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP).
• Lead QA/QC activities for offshore projects and review ITPs, Method Statements, and Quality Procedures.
• Plan and conduct internal quality audits and coordinate client/third-party audits.

Skills

Quality Management

Leadership

Auditing

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Quality Management certifications

Tools

ISO 9001

API Q1/Q2

NACE / FROSIO

Job description

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Job Title: Quality Manager – Offshore Project

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KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Quality Manager for an Offshore Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) in the Client Office.

Job Summary

The Quality Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the Project Quality Management System (QMS) for offshore projects. The role ensures compliance with client specifications, contractual requirements, international standards, classification society requirements, and regulatory guidelines. The Quality Manager leads all QA/QC activities throughout engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and offshore operations to achieve project quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP).
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and client quality requirements.
• Establish project-specific quality procedures, inspection plans, and testing requirements.
• Monitor adherence to contractual quality specifications and project standards.
• Manage project quality risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.

QA/QC Oversight

• Lead all quality assurance and quality control activities for offshore projects.
• Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and Quality Procedures.
• Ensure inspections and testing are conducted as per approved requirements.
• Monitor fabrication, welding, coating, NDT, mechanical completion, and commissioning activities.
• Oversee offshore installation and hook-up quality requirements.

Vendor & Subcontractor Quality Management

• Evaluate and qualify suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Conduct supplier audits and surveillance inspections.
• Monitor vendor manufacturing quality performance.
• Review vendor quality documentation and certification packages.

Audit & Compliance

• Plan and conduct internal quality audits.
• Coordinate client, third-party, and certification audits.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and classification society requirements.
• Track audit findings and verify closure of corrective actions.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain project quality records and documentation.
• Review quality dossiers, turnover packages, and final project documentation.
• Prepare quality performance reports and KPIs.
• Present quality status updates to project management and clients.

Non-Conformance Management

• Lead investigation of non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor trends and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure timely disposition and closeout of NCRs.

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage QA/QC Engineers, Inspectors, and Quality Coordinators.
• Provide training and mentoring to project personnel.
• Promote quality awareness and continuous improvement culture.
• Coordinate quality activities across multidisciplinary project teams.

HSE & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all quality activities comply with HSE requirements.
• Support incident investigations related to quality failures.
• Maintain compliance with local and international offshore regulations.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Marine, Metallurgical, Industrial, or related discipline).
• Professional certifications in Quality Management preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• ASQ Certifications
• CSWIP 3.1/3.2
• NACE / FROSIO Coating Inspector
• API Q1/Q2 (preferred)

Experience

• 18+ years of QA/QC experience in Oil & Gas, Offshore, Marine, or EPC projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Quality Management leadership role.
• Experience in offshore platforms, subsea systems, jackets, topsides, pipelines, or FPSO projects.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, construction, installation, and commissioning quality requirements.

Technical Knowledge

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Offshore construction and installation standards
• API, ASME, ASTM, AWS, NORSOK standards
• Welding, NDT, coating, and material certification requirements
• Classification society requirements (ABS, DNV, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas)
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Risk-Based Quality Management
• Quality Auditing and Inspection Techniques

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