Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer

Middle East Executive; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company in Dubai is seeking a QA/QC Engineer to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in QA/QC within the chemical industry. Responsibilities include inspections, testing of goods, maintaining QA records, and collaborating with various teams. The role focuses on quality assurance, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in QA/QC with Chemical Company.
• Prepare Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), QA/QC reports.
• Implement Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products comply with company quality standards.
• Carry out inspections and testing of goods.
• Maintain accurate QA records and documentation.

Skills

Process & Standards Compliance

Risk & Safety Management

Customer & Compliance Focus

Job description

Middle East Executive has been retained to manage a confidential search project for a QA/QC Engineer for a leading chemical company based in Dubai. If you have minimum 2 years of experience as QA/QC this role is for you!

Responsibilities

1. Process & Standards Compliance

   • Ensure all products, services, and operations comply with company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
   • Develop, implement, and maintain QA policies, procedures, and manuals.

2. Testing & Inspection

   • Carry out inspections, audits, and testing of incoming and outgoing goods.
   • Detect defects, deviations, and non-conformities, and recommend corrective measures.
   • Define packing standards in coordination with procurement to meet global requirements.
   • Verify that inbound materials pass QC checks and are shipment ready.
   • Conduct pre-loading inspections at third-party warehouses.
   • Prepare Quality Assurance Reports (QAR) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) for out-of-spec products.
   • Investigate NCRs with the technical team and submit detailed findings.
   • Participate in bulk loading at supplier/third-party sites to ensure compliance.
   • Periodically inspect production operations to verify adherence to SOPs.
   • Train team members on ERP matching procedures and resolve discrepancies.
   • Inspect consignments according to supplier grades.
   • Confirm that loading matches sales orders and prevent cargo damage.
   • Supervise relabelling processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.

3. Documentation & Reporting

   • Maintain accurate and updated QA records, reports, and certifications.
   • Document test results and share findings with relevant teams.
   • Track key quality metrics and generate periodic performance reports.
   • Monitor inventory levels and aging and revalidate product shelf life.

4. Collaboration & Support

   • Work closely with operations, production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure quality compliance.
   • Support internal and external audit processes.
   • Assist the Senior Chemist in R&D, technical services, complaint resolution, QC, and revalidation activities.

5. Continuous Improvement

   • Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, minimize errors, and improve processes.
   • Implement Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans.
   • Support and deliver training programs on quality standards and procedures.

6. Customer & Compliance Focus

   • Ensure customer specifications and expectations are consistently met.
   • Manage customer complaints by conducting root cause analysis and driving corrective actions.
   • Stay updated on industry regulations, certifications, and compliance requirements.

7. Risk & Safety Management

   • Monitor and mitigate risks related to product quality and safety.
   • Ensure that workplace safety protocols are incorporated into quality assurance practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in QA/QC with Chemical Company
• Prepare Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), QA/QC reports
• Manage customer complaints
• Implement Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans
• ISO certification preferred not required