Manager QA QC Engineer

KBR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 320,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team seeks a Quality Manager to lead QA/QC for offshore projects. You will establish and maintain the Project Quality Management System, ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and client standards, and oversee inspections, testing, and supplier QA.

This role requires directing a team of QA/QC engineers, inspectors and coordinators in a high-hazard offshore setting. Responsibilities include managing non-conformance, audit programs, documentation, and reporting to project management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline required.
• Professional quality management certifications preferred (e.g., Lead Auditor, CQE).
• 18 years QA/QC experience in offshore/oil & gas or EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain Project Quality Plan (PQP).
• Lead QA/QC activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning.
• Review IT Plans, Method Statements, Quality Procedures and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct internal and client audits and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Mentor QA/QC team and drive continuous improvement across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

Offshore operations

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Auditing

Continuous improvement

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Quality certifications preferred

Tools

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

NORSOK / API Q1/Q2 standards

Job description

Title:

Manager QA / QC Engineer

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Job Title: Quality Manager Offshore Project

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

• Bachelors 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 Lloyds Register Bureau Veritas)
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Risk-Based Quality Management
• Quality Auditing and Inspection Techniques

Required Experience:

Manager