Process Quality Assurance Engineer

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

Job Description

Company-Sobha Advanced Manufactuing

Quality Engineer

Department Experience Reporting To

Quality / QA-QC 8 10 Years Quality Manager

Job Purpose

To plan, implement, and execute quality assurance and quality control activities across manufacturing processes, ensuring products conform to specifications, customer requirements, and applicable industry/quality standards, while driving continuous improvement and defect reduction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality plans, control plans, and inspection procedures for new and existing products/processes.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) for internal, supplier, and customer quality issues using tools such as 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone.
• Prepare and maintain 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

(Material Review Board).

• Monitor supplier quality performance, conduct supplier audits, and support supplier development and PPAP/APQP submissions.
• Drive internal audits (process, product, and system) against ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 or equivalent quality management systems.
• Analyze quality KPIs (DPU, PPM, scrap/rework rate, customer complaints) and present findings to management with improvement action plans.
• Lead or support Six Sigma / Lean / Kaizen initiatives to reduce variation, waste, and cost of poor quality.
• Coordinate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues and support new product introduction (NPI).
• Maintain calibration schedules and ensure measurement systems analysis (MSA/Gage R&R) is performed for critical gauges.
• Train and mentor junior quality engineers/technicians and promote a quality-first culture on the shop floor.
• Ensure documentation control, traceability, and compliance with customer-specific requirements and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline.
• 6–10 years of progressive experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing/industrial 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.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to lead investigations and drive accountability across teams.
• Effective communication with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ownership of quality outcomes.