Quality Assurance Leader: Drive Excellence & Compliance

SD AALAS; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Career progression opportunities

Training and development

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

SD AALAS in Dubai is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA initiatives, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement across operations. You will oversee audits, CAPA, and supplier quality, collaborating with production, engineering, and procurement to minimize defects and boost efficiency.

The role requires mid-to-senior level experience in QA, strong leadership, analytical skills, and a proven track record with QA systems, SPC, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Manager or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and QA principles.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and relevant quality standards.
• Experience with audits, CAPA, and non-conformity handling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement solutions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of quality metrics, SPC, and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA policies, procedures, and systems.
• Establish quality standards and inspection criteria per regulations.
• Oversee QC activities, product inspections, testing, and evaluations.
• Monitor quality KPIs, identify issues, and drive corrective actions.
• Lead internal audits and coordinate external audits for compliance.
• Drive QMS implementation and continual improvement.
• Investigate complaints, defects, and non-conformities; perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate quality risks.
• Maintain quality documentation, reports, and audit records.
• Ensure SOPs are followed and train QA personnel.
• Evaluate supplier quality and address material defects.
• Analyze data and trends to reduce waste and defects; support Kaizen/Lean initiatives.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team management

Documentation

Communication

Attention to detail

Statistical knowledge

SPC basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Quality management software

ERP systems

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

SD AALAS in Dubai is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA initiatives, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement across operations. You will oversee audits, CAPA, and supplier quality, collaborating with production, engineering, and procurement to minimize defects and boost efficiency.

The role requires mid-to-senior level experience in QA, strong leadership, analytical skills, and a proven track record with QA systems, SPC, and data-driven decision making.