Quality Control Specialist

Identiscents; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fragrance company in Sharjah is seeking an experienced Quality Control Specialist to oversee product quality throughout packaging and supply chains. Responsibilities include inspecting incoming materials, coordinating with suppliers on product development, and maintaining quality documentation. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years in quality control within the FMCG sector, a relevant degree, and strong skills in communication and attention to detail. This role offers competitive career opportunities and requires a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in quality control in fragrance, cosmetics, or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of QC procedures and defect classification.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and third-party inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials and production batches.
• Coordinate product development steps with suppliers.
• Maintain Product Specification Documents and test reports.
• Manage non-conformity claims and coordinate inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About the role we are hiring a Quality Control Specialist to manage product quality across packaging and fragrance supply chains. Youll inspect incoming and outgoing goods coordinate with suppliers and Product Development manage samples and SGS inspections handle non-conformities and maintain quality documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials production batches and shipment samples (pumps collars caps bottles cans fragrances).
• Register new products in product-development file/ERP and support item code creation.

• Coordinate product development steps: review drawings with PDD, obtain supplier quotes, follow technical drawings, manage mock-ups and mold/sample approvals, Check the feasibility with the supplier and RM.
• Train the Sales Team on the technical aspects of newly arrived stock items.

• Prepare and maintain Product Specification Documents (PSD) and test reports; enter results in ERP.
• Manage first‑sample testing request sample improvements and approve production release.
• Register and manage non‑conformity claims (NCRs): inspect report, follow supplier CAPA and update customers.
• Coordinate SGS and third‑party inspections; validate reports and samples.
• Maintain a sample library and manage sample logistics (couriers returns).
• Train Sales customers or plant staff on technical handling and product assembly when required.
• Maintain QC records for audits (ISO/Ecovadis.) and support continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years in quality control in fragrance cosmetics packaging pharmacy or FMCG.
• Bachelors degree or diploma in Quality Management Industrial Engineering Chemistry or related field.
• Strong knowledge of QC procedures sampling plans defect classification and vendor management.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers tooling/mold processes third‑party inspectors (SGS) and ERP systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Experience with dcor/printing inspection decorative glass/aluminum components is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of ISO quality systems and audit participation preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail documentation and organizational skills.
• Strong communication for cross‑functional and supplier/customer interactions.
• Ability to identify root causes and propose practical solutions.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Customer‑oriented mindset and ability to travel to supplier/customer sites for inspections.