Quality Controller | Al-Futtaim Automotive | Abu Dhabi

Al-Futtaim; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim is seeking a Quality Controller to inspect completed vehicle refurbishment, body repair and paint work, ensuring quality standards are met before release. You will identify quality concerns, analyze repeat repairs and work with workshop teams to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires a technical background in automobile or mechanical engineering, 3+ years in a similar QA role in an automotive dealership, UAE driving licence preferred, and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering.
• Valid UAE driving licence preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Quality Controller in an automotive dealership.
• Experience with vehicle body repair, refurbishment and paint inspection.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections on vehicles after refurbishment, body repair and paint work.
• Ensure completed repairs meet established quality and workmanship standards.
• Identify quality concerns before vehicles are released.
• Analyze repeat repair cases and recommend quality improvements.
• Support painters, panel beaters, technicians and supervisors in improving workmanship.
• Prepare and maintain quality inspection and repeat repair analysis reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop.
• Maintain focus on quality targets and operational requirements.

Skills

Vehicle inspection

Quality control

Workmanship analysis

Automotive repair knowledge

Guidance to technicians

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multicultural teamwork

Education

Bachelors in Automobile/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

As a Quality Controller you will be responsible for inspecting completed vehicle refurbishment body repair and paint work to ensure the required quality standards are consistently achieved. You will identify quality concerns, analyze repeat repairs, recommend improvements, and work closely with workshop teams to continuously improve workmanship. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled and quality-focused automotive professional who takes pride in delivering vehicles to exceptional standards.

What You Will Do

• Perform quality inspections on vehicles following refurbishment, body repair and paint work.
• Ensure completed repairs meet established quality and workmanship standards.
• Identify quality concerns before vehicles are released.
• Analyze repeat repair cases and recommend appropriate quality improvement measures.
• Support painters, panel beaters, technicians and supervisors in improving workmanship standards.
• Prepare and maintain quality inspection and repeat repair analysis reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop.
• Maintain a strong focus on achieving quality inspection targets and operational requirements.

Required Skills to Be Successful

• Strong technical knowledge and excellent vehicle inspection and quality-control skills.
• Ability to identify workmanship issues and recommend corrective measures.
• Strong understanding of automotive repair and maintenance requirements.
• Ability to guide and support technicians and supervisors on vehicle refurbishment work.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proactive approach to addressing repeat repair concerns.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a high‑volume, multicultural workshop environment.

About the Team

You will work within a professional automotive Aftersales and refurbishment environment, collaborating closely with technicians, painters, panel beaters, and supervisors. The team is focused on ensuring vehicles are refurbished and repaired to high quality standards. As Quality Controller, you will play an important role in identifying improvement opportunities and supporting workshop teams in delivering consistently high‑quality workmanship.

What Equips You for the Role

• Degree or Diploma in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering.
• Valid UAE driving licence is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Quality Controller within a reputable automotive dealership, preferably with experience handling multiple vehicle makes.
• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle body repair, paint, and refurbishment.
• Experience conducting quality inspections and identifying repair or workmanship concerns.
• Ability to guide workshop teams on quality improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Self‑driven with the ability to work effectively in a high‑activity environment and remain focused on quality targets.