SENIOR QC ENGINEER MECHANICAL

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UAE is seeking an experienced Senior QC Engineer Mechanical to oversee quality control activities for a major Oil & Gas project. Candidates should have over 15 years of relevant experience, strong leadership capabilities, and certifications including ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and ASNT Level II. This role demands excellent communication and analytical skills with a commitment to the highest quality standards in compliance with applicable codes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Quality Control for major Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong supervisory and coordination skills with demonstrated experience managing QC teams.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all mechanical quality control activities across the project site.
• Review and approve quality documents including ITPs, method statements, and inspection reports.
• Supervise and guide QC inspectors to ensure adherence to project specifications.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in quality management software/tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical or relevant Engineering discipline

Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

ASNT Level II in RT, UT, MT, and PT

CSWIP 3.2 AWS-CWI or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior QC Engineer Mechanical to lead and oversee quality control activities for a large-scale Oil & Gas project. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong leadership abilities and a commitment to ensuring all mechanical work meets the highest quality standards in compliance with applicable codes and client requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all mechanical quality control activities across the project site.
• Review and approve quality documents including ITPs, method statements and inspection reports.
• Supervise and guide QC inspectors to ensure adherence to project specifications and international standards.
• Conduct inspections and tests related to welding, piping and other mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and client‑specific quality management systems.
• Liaise with the client, contractors and third‑party inspectors for quality‑related matters.
• Identify non‑conformities, manage corrective/preventive actions and track quality performance.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly quality reports to project management.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical or a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Quality Control for major Oil & Gas projects.
• Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor.
• ASNT Level II in RT (Radiographic Testing), UT (Ultrasonic Testing), MT (Magnetic Particle Testing) and PT (Liquid Penetrant Testing).
• CSWIP 3.2 AWS‑CWI or an equivalent qualification approved by the Client.
• Strong supervisory and coordination skills with demonstrated experience managing QC teams.
• Excellent reporting, documentation and communication skills.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• In‑depth knowledge of international standards and codes (ASME, API, ISO etc.) (Preferred).
• Ability to resolve technical issues effectively under time constraints (Preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to quality assurance and continuous improvement (Preferred).
• Proficiency in quality management software/tools is a plus (Preferred).

Vertical Engineering