Quality Controller - Automotive Body Repair and Refurbishment

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Group in Dubai seeks an experienced Quality Controller to inspect completed vehicle refurbishments, body repairs and paint work, ensuring adherence to quality standards before release. The role requires strong automotive knowledge and collaboration with workshop teams to drive improvements.

Applicants should have at least 3 years in automotive quality control, a degree or diploma in engineering, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, multicultural workshop environment in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Automobile/Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Quality Controller in a reputable automotive dealership.
• Experience with multiple vehicle makes preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of automotive body repair, paint, and refurbishment.
• Practical experience conducting vehicle quality inspections.
• Ability to identify repair defects and workmanship concerns.
• UAE driving licence preferred.
• Analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to work in a busy, multicultural workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality inspections on vehicles following refurbishment, body repair and paint work.
• Examine completed repairs to verify compliance with workmanship standards.
• Identify defects and quality concerns before vehicle release.
• Assess overall quality of refurbishment activities and ensure consistent inspection practices.
• Work with painters, panel beaters and technicians to address quality concerns.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve repair quality and consistency.
• Prepare and maintain accurate vehicle quality inspection reports and related documentation.
• Support workshop teams to maintain established refurbishment standards.

Skills

Vehicle inspection

Quality control

Automotive repair knowledge

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Automobile Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Quality Controller - Automotive Body Repair and Refurbishment Job Snapshot - Role: Quality Controller - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Automotive - Function: Vehicle Inspection - Experience: Minimum 3 years as an Automotive Quality Controller within a reputable dealership - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

Al-Futtaim Group is building a talent pool of experienced Automotive Quality Controllers for future opportunities across the United Arab Emirates. As a Quality Controller, you will inspect completed vehicle refurbishment, body repair and paint work to ensure that repairs meet established quality and workmanship standards before vehicles are released. The role requires strong technical knowledge of automotive body repairs, vehicle inspection procedures and refurbishment processes. You will identify workmanship defects, investigate repeat repairs and recommend corrective measures to improve workshop quality. Working closely with painters, panel beaters, technicians and workshop supervisors, you will contribute to consistent repair standards, improved operational performance and continuous quality improvement. This opportunity is suited to a detail-oriented automotive professional with dealership experience, strong analytical abilities and a commitment to delivering high-quality vehicle repairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Vehicle Quality Inspection
  • Conduct quality inspections on vehicles following refurbishment, body repair and paint work.
  • Examine completed repairs to verify compliance with established workmanship and quality standards.
  • Identify repair defects, paint imperfections and other quality concerns before vehicle release.
  • Assess the overall quality of completed refurbishment activities.
  • Ensure vehicle inspection activities are carried out accurately and consistently.
  • Maintain a strong focus on identifying workmanship issues that require corrective action.
• Body Repair and Paint Quality Control
  • Inspect completed automotive body repair and paint work against applicable quality requirements.
  • Evaluate the workmanship of repaired and refurbished vehicle components.
  • Identify deficiencies in completed repairs and communicate findings to the relevant workshop personnel.
  • Work with painters, panel beaters and technicians to address identified quality concerns.
  • Provide practical recommendations to improve repair quality and consistency.
  • Support workshop teams in maintaining established vehicle refurbishment standards.
• Repeat Repair Analysis
  • Review repeat repair cases to identify recurring workmanship or quality concerns.
  • Analyze inspection findings and repair information to determine areas requiring improvement.
  • Recommend corrective measures to reduce repeated repair issues.
  • Coordinate with workshop supervisors and technicians to address recurring quality problems.
  • Maintain accurate information relating to repeat repairs and identified defects.
  • Contribute to improvements in repair processes through systematic analysis and follow‑up.
• Workshop Quality Improvement
  • Support painters, panel beaters, technicians and supervisors in improving workmanship standards.
  • Provide technical guidance on quality concerns identified during vehicle inspections.
  • Share inspection findings with relevant workshop personnel to support corrective action.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the automotive Aftersales and refurbishment operation.
  • Encourage consistent application of established repair and quality standards.
  • Work collaboratively with workshop teams to improve the quality of completed vehicle repairs.
• Quality Reporting and Documentation
  • Prepare and maintain accurate vehicle quality inspection reports.
  • Document identified workmanship concerns and relevant inspection findings.
  • Maintain repeat repair analysis reports to support quality monitoring.
  • Provide clear information to workshop supervisors regarding defects and improvement opportunities.
  • Ensure quality‑related records are organized and available for operational review.
  • Support quality performance monitoring through reliable inspection documentation.
• Operational Quality Performance
  • Maintain focus on established quality inspection targets and operational requirements.
  • Complete inspection activities efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Support workshop productivity through timely identification of quality concerns.
  • Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure identified defects receive appropriate attention.
  • Work effectively within a high-volume automotive workshop environment.
  • Contribute to consistent quality performance across vehicle refurbishment and repair activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Automobile Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Quality Controller within a reputable automotive dealership.
• Experience handling multiple vehicle makes is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of automotive body repair, paint work and vehicle refurbishment.
• Practical experience conducting vehicle quality inspections.
• Ability to identify repair defects and workmanship concerns.
• Experience supporting workshop teams in improving repair quality.
• Strong understanding of automotive repair and maintenance requirements.
• Valid UAE driving licence is preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, multicultural automotive workshop environment.

Required Technical Skills

• Automotive Quality Inspection
  • Strong vehicle inspection and quality‑control capabilities.
  • Ability to assess completed body repairs, paint work and refurbishment activities.
  • Understanding of automotive workmanship standards and repair quality requirements.
  • Strong attention to detail when identifying repair defects.
  • Ability to recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Body Repair and Refurbishment Knowledge
  • Good technical understanding of automotive body repair processes.
  • Knowledge of vehicle paint work and refurbishment requirements.
  • Ability to recognize workmanship issues affecting completed repairs.
  • Understanding of general automotive repair and maintenance activities.
  • Ability to provide practical quality‑related guidance to workshop personnel.
• Quality Analysis and Reporting
  • Strong analytical skills for investigating repeat repair concerns.
  • Ability to identify recurring quality problems and recommend improvements.
  • Experience preparing inspection findings and quality reports.
  • Good organizational skills for maintaining inspection documentation.
  • Commitment to accurate quality assessment and continuous improvement.

Professional Skills and Competencies

• Attention to Detail
  • Ability to identify workmanship concerns through careful vehicle inspection.
  • Commitment to maintaining consistent quality standards.
  • Thorough approach to reviewing completed repair work.
  • Focus on preventing unresolved quality concerns from progressing to vehicle release.
• Problem‑Solving
  • Strong analytical thinking and practical troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Ability to investigate repeat repairs and recommend corrective action.
  • Proactive approach to addressing quality concerns.
  • Capacity to identify opportunities for improving workshop processes.
• Teamwork and Technical Guidance
  • Ability to work closely with painters, panel beaters, technicians and supervisors.
  • Confidence in communicating quality findings and improvement recommendations.
  • Collaborative approach to supporting workshop quality objectives.
  • Ability to guide colleagues on vehicle refurbishment workmanship standards.
  • Effective interpersonal skills in a multicultural working environment.
• Organization and Performance
  • Self‑driven and committed to achieving quality inspection targets.
  • Ability to maintain accuracy in a high‑activity workshop environment.
  • Strong planning and organizational capabilities.
  • Consistent focus on quality, efficiency and operational requirements.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Automotive
• Function: Vehicle Inspection
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

About the Aftersales and Refurbishment Team

The Quality Controller will work within Al-Futtaim Group 's automotive Aftersales and vehicle refurbishment operations. The team includes automotive technicians, painters, panel beaters and workshop supervisors who collaborate to complete vehicle repairs and refurbishment activities. The Quality Controller plays an important role in verifying completed workmanship, identifying defects and supporting improvements in repair quality. Through inspection, reporting and technical guidance, the position contributes to consistent refurbishment standards and the effective operation of the workshop.

About Al-Futtaim Group

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group is a privately held regional organization headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Group operates through five principal divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare. It employs more than 35,000 people across over 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa and maintains partnerships with more than 200 international brands. Al-Futtaim Group emphasizes entrepreneurship, customer focus and continued business development across its operating sectors. Its values of Respect, Excellence, Collaboration and Integrity guide its relationships with customers, employees and business partners.