QA/QC Mechanical Engineer

KBR Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a QA/QC Mechanical Engineer with at least 10 years of quality management experience in the oil and gas sector. The role involves supporting the Project Quality Manager, conducting audits, evaluating suppliers, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards. A Mechanical Degree and ISO 9001:2015 training are preferred. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years Quality Management experience within the oil and gas industry.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Must be proactive and possess good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and support for developing and implementing quality management systems and standards.
• Conduct internal/external audits and support compliance with quality management systems.
• Evaluate suppliers and develop and review quality plans.

Skills

Quality Management experience

Ability to work under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficient in English

Education

Mechanical Degree or equivalent work experience

Professional Accreditation

ISO 9001:2015 quality auditor training

Job description

Title

QA/QC Mechanical Engineer

Job Title

Mechanical Engineer, Quality Assurance

Job Description –

Provides support to the Project Quality Manager in delivering the project quality management system.

Reports to the Project Quality Manager and has a reporting line to the Quality Assurance Discipline Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review and support for developing and implementing quality management systems, standards (ISO 9001), and procedures.
• Conduct internal/external audits and support compliance with quality management systems.
• Evaluate suppliers, develop and review quality plans, and drive improvements in the supply chain.
• Preparation of QA/QC inputs to the RFQs and POs
• Managing the Quality input to pre-PO award bid review and clarification activities.
• Managing the Quality input to Supplier documentation review activities.
• Facilitate the completion of criticality ratings
• Liaison with systems and fabrication quality manager and subcontractors quality
• Under general supervision supports and assists supplier and subcontractor quality plans and programs for any purchase orders / contracts placed, as applicable.
• Review material requestions for piping /fitting/Valves/HVAC materials, equipment, and site installations
• Review supplier and subcontractor quality plans, procedures and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for Piping/ Equipment Packages
• Check and ensure supplier quality requirements for each package / POs is aligned with Criticality Rating Inspection procedures.
• Review loop checks, continuity, insulation resistance, and calibration tests.
• Review TPI stage inspection and FAT reports.
• Ensure Inspection Release Note -IRN is released as per project requirements.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, codes (ASME, API standards), and quality standards (ISO 9001).
• Prepare daily/weekly quality reports and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• When required, Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs)
• Review piping & mechanical drawings (including P&IDs).
• Coordinated with Third-Party Inspectors (TPI) for inspection scheduling and follow-up on inspection reports.

Skills and experience

• Minimum 10 years Quality Management experience within the oil and gas industry
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Must be proactive and possess good inter personnel skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in English language

Educational experience

• Mechanical Degree educated, preferred or equivalent work experience
• Professional Accreditation preferred
• Successful completion of ISO 9001:2015 quality auditor training or transition course, preferred.